scan. mag.

A form of scandalum magnatum — defamation of a Great Officer of State or member of the peerage.

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Meanings

nounscan. mag. (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationuncountableAbbreviation of scandalum magnatum.

    An action of scan. mag. was brought for these words, “There are more Jesuits come into England since the Earl of Northampton was Lord of the Cinque Ports, than ever there were before,” and held actionable.

    1820, Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Law-Dictionary

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scandalum magnatum
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