That which is ascertained; what is particularly designated; as, if I sell you my horse Napoleon, the article sold is here determined. This is very different from a contract by which I would have sold you a horse, without a particular designation of any horse. … [Read more...] about DETERMINATE
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DEUTEROGAMY
The act, or condition, of one who marries a wife after the death of a former wife. … [Read more...] about DEUTEROGAMY
DETERMINATION
The end, the conclusion, of a right or authority; as, the determination of a lease. 1 Com. Dig. Estates by Grant, G 10, 11, and 12.. The determination of an authority is the end of the authority given; the end of the return day of a writ determines the authority of the sheriff; the death of the principal determines the authority of a mere attorney. By determination is also … [Read more...] about DETERMINATION
DEVADIATUS, OR DIVADIATUS
An offender without sureties or pledges. Cowell. … [Read more...] about DEVADIATUS, OR DIVADIATUS
DETERMINATION OF DEATH
When death can be ascertained as a certainty, when no vital signs seen to be present. May also refer to how a death occurred, such as natural causes or unnatural causes such as poisoning. … [Read more...] about DETERMINATION OF DEATH