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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In front of Canda’s grandeur, the cellist Robert Burkhart played Caroline Shaw’s flowing “in manus tuas” while the dancer Selina Hack artfully writhed.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2020
The exhibition, which often influences the fashions worn by the rich and famous who attend the gala, is titled, "manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology."
From US News ● Oct. 13, 2015
“In manus tuas, Domine!” he said, crossing himself as he passed over the threshold.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Etym., quadrus, a derivative of the Latin word for the number four, and manus, hand, the four feet of those animals being in some degree usable as hands.
From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir
At mention of this name the reader will call to mind the noble muleteer Trujano, whose firm voice he has heard intoning the De profundis and In manus while struggling against the inundation.
From The Tiger Hunter by Reid, Mayne
It is the first fatality at the Donegal International Rally - one of the biggest motorsport events on the island of Ireland - since three-time winner Manus Kelly died in a crash in 2019.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
It is the first fatality at the Donegal International Rally since three-time winner Manus Kelly died in a crash in 2019.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Monday’s announcement comes a month after China blocked Meta Platforms’ acquisition of artificial-intelligence startup Manus on national-security grounds and ordered the $2.5 billion deal to be unwound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Beijing has also sharpened its legal and regulatory toolbox, she said, and "has a potentially more extensive playbook", as seen in the recent blocking of tech giant Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus.
From Barron's ● May 8, 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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