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In Spanish and Mexican law. A denouncement was a judicial proceeding, and, though real property might be acquired by an alien In fraud of the law, that is, without observing its requirements, be nevertheless retained his right and title to it, but was liable to be deprived of It by the proper proceeding of denouncement, which in its substantive characteristics was equivalent to … [Read more...] about DENOUNCEMENT

In old English law. Liberty for ships or vessels to run aground, or come ashore. Cowell. … [Read more...] about DEN AND STROND

(Otherwise called "burn-beating.") A method of improving land by casting parings of earth, turf, and stubble into heaps, which when dried are burned into ashes for a compost Cowell. … [Read more...] about DENSHIRING OF LAND

Of unsound mind. … [Read more...] about DEMENTED

Pertaining to a democracy or the democratic political party. … [Read more...] about DEMOCRATIC