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crim. law. A house, the inmates of which believe so badly as to become a nuisance to the neighborhood. 2. The keeper of such house may be indicted for keeping a public nuisance. … [Read more...] about DISORDERLY HOUSE

In old English law. To bring together those that are unequal, (dlspares conferre;) to connect in an indecorous and unworthy manner; to connect in marriage those that are unequal in blood and parentage. … [Read more...] about DISPARAGARE

1. To terminate. 2. When a judge decides to end a case prematurely before a trial has run its course. 3. To cast off, to demand that one leave. To send away; to discharge; to cause to be removed. To dismiss an action or suit is to send it out of court without any further consideration or hearing. … [Read more...] about DISMISS

In old English law. Disparagement. Hwredes maritentur absque disparagatione, heirs shall be married without disparagement. Magna Charta, (9 Hen. III.) c. 6. … [Read more...] about DISPARAGATIO

practice. A term used in courts of chancery for removing a cause out of court without any further hearing. … [Read more...] about DISMISS A CAUSE