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In old English law. Double the value of the marriage. While an infant was in ward, the guardian had the power of tendering him or her a suitable match, without disparagement, which if the infants refused, they forfeited the value of the marriage to their guardian, that is, so much as a jury would assess or any one would give to the guardian for such an alliance; and, if the … [Read more...] about DUPLEX VALOR MARITAGII

During the minority. 2. During his minority, an infant can enter into no contract, except those for his benefit. If he should be appointed an executor, administration of the estate will be granted, durante minore &,tate, to another person. … [Read more...] about DURANTE MINORE AETATE

It is the double of letters patent, letters of administration, or other instrument. … [Read more...] about DUPLICATA

The term. A period of time, e.g. while the contract is in full force and effect, e.g. during the contract's duration. … [Read more...] about DURATION

The double of anything. 2. It is usually applied to agreements, letters, receipts, and the like, when two originals are made of either of them. Each copy has the same effect. The term duplicate means a document, which is essentially the same as some other instrument. 7 Mann. & Gr. 93. In the English law, it also signifies the certificate of discharge given to an insolvent … [Read more...] about DUPLICATE