m. (fr. 4. nī) that into which a thing goes back i.e. an original type, standard, method, rule, (esp.) a general or universal rule, model, axiom, system, plan, manner, right or fit manner or way, fitness, propriety TS.; Br.; Mn.; MBh. &c (112813.1 nyāyena... m. a lawsuit, legal proceeding, judicial sentence, judgement Mr2icch.; Pan5c. 572,2 112809 m. a logical or syllogistic argument or inference (consisting of a...