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DULY SWORN

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Having been properly sworn in by the official in charge of administrating oaths. … [Read more...]

DUNGEON

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Such an underground prison or cell as was formerly placed in the strongest part of a fortress; a dark or subterraneous prison. … [Read more...]

DUM

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Latin: While; as long as; until; upon condition that; provided tha. Dom bene se cesserit. While he shall conduct himself well; during good behavior. Expressive of a tenure of office not dependent upon the pleasure of the appointing power, nor for a limited period, but terminable only upon the death or misconduct of the incumbent. Dam ferret opus. While the work glows; in the … [Read more...]

DUNIO

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A double; a kind of base coin less than a farthing. … [Read more...]

DUM FUIT INFRA AETATEM

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The name of a writ which lies when an infant has made a feoffment in fee of his lands, or for life, of a gift in tail. 2. It may be sued out by him after he comes of full age, and not before; but, in the mean time, he may enter, and his entry remits him to his ancestor's rights. … [Read more...]

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