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This word signifies, in our ancient law books, a contemptible person. Flet. lib. 4, c. 5, Section 4. The English word despite is derived from it, which signifies spite or contempt against one's will defiance with contempt, or contempt of opposition. Contempt See DESPITE. A contemptible person. … [Read more...] about DESPITUS

A building or structure which has no walls in common with another building or structure. … [Read more...] about DETACHED

This word involves, in its signification, violence or clandestine means by which one is deprived of that which he " possesses. Its Spanish equivalent despojar, is a term used in Mexican law. Sunol v. Hepburn, 1 Cal. 268. … [Read more...] about DESPOIL

To seize or take into custody another's goods or person. … [Read more...] about DETACHIARE

A possessory action of the Mexican law. It is brought to recover possession of Immovable property, of which one has been despoiled (despojado) by another. … [Read more...] about DESPOJAR