Half; a half; the half. … [Read more...] about DIMIDIA, DIMIDIUM, DIMIDIUS
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DIOCESAN COURTS
In English law. The consistorial courts of each diocese, exercising general jurisdiction of all matters arising locally within their respective limits, with the exception of places subject to peculiar jurisdiction; deciding all matters of spiritual discipline, suspending or depriving clergymen, and administering the other branches of the ecclesiastical law. 2 Steph. Comm. 672. … [Read more...] about DIOCESAN COURTS
DIGNITARY
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
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