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In Spanish law. Law or right. Derecho cotnun, common law. The civil law la so called. A right Derechos, rights. Also, specifically, an impost laid upon goods or provisions, or upon persons or lands, by way of tax or contribution. Noe v. Card, 14 Cal 576, 608. … [Read more...] about DERECHO

In a will, this is a sentence or secret character inserted by the testator, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter should be valid, unless this clause be inserted word for word. This is done as a precaution to guard against later wills being extorted by violence, or otherwise improperly obtained. By the law of England … [Read more...] about DEROGATORY CLAUSE

Laws that reduce the amount of government regulation that restricts purely free trade and commerce. … [Read more...] about DEREGULATION

In Spanish law. An irregular action committed with violence against law, custom, or reason. … [Read more...] about DESAFUERO

Forsaken; abandoned; deserted; cast away. Personal property abandoned or thrown away by the owner In such manner as to indicate that he intends to make no further claim thereto. 2 Bl. Comm. 9; 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 9. Land left uncovered by the receding of water from its former bed. 2 RoUe, Abr. 170; 2 Bl. Comm. 262: 1 Crabb, Real Prop. 109. In maritime law. A boat or vessel found … [Read more...] about DERELICT