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MYSTERY or MISTERY (law)


MYSTERY or MISTERY. This word is said to be derived from the French mestier now written metier, a trade. In law it signifies a trade, art, or now written metier, a trade. In law it signifies a trade, art, or occupation. 2 Inst. 668. occupation. 2 Inst. 668. 2. Masters frequently bind themselves in the indentures with their 2. Masters frequently bind themselves in the indentures with their apprentices to teach them their art, trade, and mystery. Vide 2 Hawk. c. 23, apprentices to teach them their art, trade, and mystery. Vide 2 Hawk. c. 23, s. 11. s. 11.