The act by which a person who has entered into a voidable contract; as, for example, an infant, does disagree to such contract, and declares he will not abide by it. 2. Disaffirmance is express or implied. The former, when the declaration is made in terms that the party will not abide by the contract. The latter, when he does an act which plainly manifests his determination not … [Read more...] about DISAFFIRMANCE
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DISCARGARE
In old European law. To discharge or unload, as a wagon. Spelman. … [Read more...] about DISCARGARE
DIPLOMATICS
The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings and documents; the art of judging of ancient charters, public documents, diplomas, etc., and discriminating the true from the false. Webster. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATICS
DIRECTION
1. The act of governing; management; superintendence. Also the body of persons (called "directors") who are charged with the management and administration of a corporation or institution. 2. The charge or Instruction given by the court to a jury upon a point of law arising or Involved In the case, to be by them applied to the facts In evidence. 3. The clause of a bill in equity … [Read more...] about DIRECTION
DIPSOMANIAC
A person subject to dipsomania. One who has an irresistible desire for alcoholic liquors. See INSANITY. … [Read more...] about DIPSOMANIAC