The Law Dictionary

DISGRADING

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

In old English law. The depriving of an order or dignity. … [Read more...]

DISMES

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Another name for tithes. Dime, a piece of federal money, is sometimes improperly written disme. Tenths; tithes, (q. v.) The original form of "dime," the name of the American coin. … [Read more...]

DISGUISE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

A counterfeit habit; a dress intended to conceal the person who wears it. Webster. Anything worn upon the person with the intention of so altering the wearer's appearance that he shall not be recognized by those familiar with him, or that he shall be taken for another person. A person lying in ambush, or concealed behind bushes, is not in "disguise," within the meaning of a … [Read more...]

DISHERISON

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Disinheritance; depriving one of an inheritance. Obsolete. Vide Disinherison. … [Read more...]

DISHERITOR

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

One who disinherits, or puts another out of his freehold. Obsolete. … [Read more...]

Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.