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DIRECT INHERITENCE

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Property left directly to a person or party that does not use another vehicle, e.g. a trust. … [Read more...]

DISABILITY BENEFITS

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Benefits available to disabled people under the age of 65 as a result of qualifying due to work and earnings that meet requirements for the disability benefits. … [Read more...]

DIPLOMA

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An instrument of writing, executed by, a corporation or society, certifying that a certain person therein named is entitled to a certain distinction therein mentioned. 2. It is usually, granted by learned institutions to their members, or to persons who have studied in them. 3. Proof of the seal of a medical institution and of the signatures of its officers thereto affixed, by … [Read more...]

DIRECT INJURY

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An injury resulting from a violation of a legal right by another. … [Read more...]

DIPLOMACY

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The science which treats of the relations and interests of nations with nations. Negotiation or intercourse between nations through their representatives. The rules, customs, and privileges of representatives at foreign courts. … [Read more...]

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