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One who is descended from another; a person who proceeds from the body of another, such as a child, grandchild, etc., to the remotest degree. The term is the opposite of "ascendant" (q. v.) Descendants is a good term of description in a will, and includes all who proceed from the body of the person named; as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Amb. 397 ; 2 Hil. Real. Prop. … [Read more...] about DESCENDANT

A patent issued based upon appearance a unique design which does not relate to functionality. These patents have a duration of 14 years. … [Read more...] about DESIGN PATENT

Those who have issued from an individual, and include his children, grandchildren, and their children to the remotest degree.. 2. The descendants form what is called the direct descending line. Vide Line. The term is opposed to that of ascendants. 3. There is a difference between the number of ascendants and descendants which a man may have every one his the same order of … [Read more...] about DESCENDANTS

The persons described in a contract as being parties to it. 2. In all contracts, under seal, there must be some designation personae. In general, the names of the parties, appear in the body of the deed, between A B of, of the one part, and C D of, of the other part, being the common formula. But there is a sufficient designation and description of the party to be charged, if … [Read more...] about DESIGNATIO PERSONAE

Descent; in the descent. See FORMEDON. … [Read more...] about DESCENDER