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L. Fr. Improper; unfit. Kelham. … [Read more...] about DISCONVENABLE

(A) practice. A set off, or defalcation in an action. Vin. Ab. h. t. (B) contracts. An allowance made upon prompt payment in the purchase of goods; it is also the interest allowed in advancing money upon bills of exchange, or other negotiable securities due at a future time And to discount, signifies the act of buying a bill of exchange, or promissory note for a less sum than … [Read more...] about DISCOUNT

Not covert, unmarried. The term is applied to a woman unmarried, or widow; one not within the bonds of matrimony. … [Read more...] about DISCOVERT

To deny the authority by which an agent pretends to have acted as when he has exceeded the bounds of his authority. 2. It is the duty of the principal to fulfill the contracts which have been entered into by his authorized agent; and when an agent has exceeded his authority, he ought promptly to disavow such act, so that the other party may have his remedy against the agent. … [Read more...] about DISAVOW

Where a jury is released after a trial is over or after a mistrial. … [Read more...] about DISCHARGE OF JURY