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In mining law. The line of declination of strata; the angle which measures the deviation of a mineralized vein or lode from the vertical plane; the slope or slant of a vein, away from the perpendicular, as It goes downward into the earth; distinguished from the "strike" of the vein, which is its extension in the horizontal plane, or its lengthwise trend or course with reference … [Read more...] about DIP

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

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...] about DISABILITY BENEFITS

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...] about DIPLOMA

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