Fr. God and my right. The motto of the royal arms of England, first assumed by Richard I. … [Read more...] about DIETU ET MON DROIT
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In Louisiana, this term is used in a technical sense, and means to pronounce orally what is destined to be written at the same time by another. It is used in reference to nuncupative wills. Prendergast v. Prendergast 16 La. Ann. 220, 79 Am. Dec. 675. … [Read more...] about DICTATION
DIETU SON ACTE
L. Fr. In old law. God his act; God's act An event beyond human foresight or control. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about DIETU SON ACTE
DICTATOR
A magistrate invested with unlimited power, and created in times of national distress and peril. Among the Romans, he continued in office for six months only, and had unlimited power and authority over both the property and lives of the citizens. … [Read more...] about DICTATOR
DIFFACERE
To destroy; to disfigure or deface. … [Read more...] about DIFFACERE