L. Latin: In old writs. An abbreviation of dilecto et fideli, (to his beloved and faithful.) … [Read more...] about DI. ET FI
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DEVISE
A testamentary disposition of land or realty; a gift of real property by the last will and testament of the donor. Scholle v. Scholle, 113 N. Y. 261, 21 N. E. 84; Fere bee v. Procter, 19 N. C. 440; Pratt v. McGhee, 17 S. C. 428; In re Fetrow's Estate, 58 Pa. 427; Jenkins v. Tobin, 31 Ark. 306; In re Dailey's Estate, 43 Misc. Rep. 552, 89 N. Y. Supp. 541. Synonyms. The term … [Read more...] about DEVISE
DIACONATE
The office of a deacon. … [Read more...] about DIACONATE
DEVISE AND BEQUEATH
a common legal phrase used in will drafting indicating the transfer of gifts and property. … [Read more...] about DEVISE AND BEQUEATH
DIACONTUS
A deacon. … [Read more...] about DIACONTUS