In Spanish-American law. Spaces of ground in towns reserved for commons or public pasturage. 12 Pet. 443, note, 9 L. Ed. 115a … [Read more...] about DEPESAS
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DEPARTURE IN DESPITE OF COURT
In old English practice. The tenant in a real action, having once appeared, was considered as constructively present in court until again called upon. Hence if, upon being demanded, he failed to appear, he was said to have "departed in despite [i.e., contempt] of the court" … [Read more...] about DEPARTURE IN DESPITE OF COURT
DEPLETE
To exhaust supply. To use all available items. … [Read more...] about DEPLETE
DEPASTURE
In old English law. To pasture. "If a man depastures unprofitable cattle in his ground." Bunb. 1, case L … [Read more...] about DEPASTURE
DEPLETION
To remove something until none remains or the container or vessel is empty. … [Read more...] about DEPLETION