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MEMBER. This word has various significations: 1. The limits of the body useful in self-defence. Membrum est pars corporis habens destinatum operationem in corpore. Co. Litt. 126 a. See Limbs. 2.-2. An individual who belongs to a firm, partnership, company or corporation. Vide Corporation; Partnership. 3.-3. One who belongs to a legislative body, or other branch of the government; as, a member of the house of representatives; a member of the court.

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