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
DESPATCHES
Official communications of official Persons, on the affairs of government. 2. In general, the bearer of despatches is entitled to all the facilities that can be given him, in his own country, or in a neutral state; but a neutral cannot, in general, be the bearer of despatches of one of the belligerent parties. … [Read more...] about DESPATCHES