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DISPARATE TREATMENT

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When different treatment is afforded two or more persons based upon their race, color, creed, gender, age or disability. … [Read more...]

DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE

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Dismissal with prejudice which bars the complainant or plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action. … [Read more...]

DISPARK

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To dissolve a park. Cro. Car. 59. To convert it into ordinary ground. … [Read more...]

DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE

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Dismissal without prejudice to the right of the complainant or plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action. The effect of the words … [Read more...]

DISPATCH

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A message letter or order sent with speed on affairs of state; a telegraphic message.In maritime law. Diligence due activity or proper speed In the discharge of a cargo; the opposite of delay. … [Read more...]

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