Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
Roman Law. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife.
anatomy the wrist and hand
the corresponding part in other vertebrates
Roman law the authority of a husband over his wife
English law (formerly) an oath or the person taking an oath
1510–20; < Latin: hand
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Meanwhile, China's top economic planning body has blocked Meta's $2-billion bid for China-founded, Singapore-based AI agent startup Manus.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
It ordered Meta Platforms to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, the homegrown artificial-intelligence startup that has become a flagship of China’s effort to challenge American leadership in AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Some see the Manus case as a way for Beijing to deter other Chinese entrepreneurs considering an overseas move.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
China's top economic planning body said Monday it prohibited the deal between Facebook owner Meta and the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based artificial intelligence agent tool Manus.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
It’s hard to believe that anyone could have reached and colonised Manus without sophisticated vessels and sailing skills.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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