In canon law. A person holding an ecclesiastical benefice or dignity, which gave him some preeminence above mere priests and canons. To this class exclusively belonged all bishops, deans, archdeacons, etc.; but it now includes all the prebendaries and canons of the church. Brande. … [Read more...] about DIGNITARY
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DIMIDIETAS
The moiety or half of a thing. … [Read more...] about DIMIDIETAS
DIGNITY
In English law. An honor; a title, station, or distinction of honor. Dignities are a species of incorporeal hereditaments, in which a person may have a property or estate. 2 Bl. Comm. 37; 1 Bl. Comm. 396; 1 Crabb, Real Prop. 468, et seq. … [Read more...] about DIGNITY
DIMINISHED CAPACITY
An impaired mental condition which may be caused by trauma, intoxication or disease which reduces or otherwise may negate the criminal responsibility of a defendant. It is similar to temporary insanity but it is not an insanity plea. it is permitted in some states. Also known as "diminished responsibility." … [Read more...] about DIMINISHED CAPACITY
DIFFERENCE
In an agreement for submission to arbitration, "difference" means disagreement or dispute Fravert v. Fesler, 11 Colo. App. 387, 53 Pac. 288; Pioneer Mfg. Co. v. Phoenix Assur. Co., 106 N. C. 28, 10 S. E. 1057. Difficile est nt nnns homo vicem duor" am snstineat. 4 Coke, 118. It is difficult that one man should sustain the place of two: … [Read more...] about DIFFERENCE