This word is used in ancient records for a moiety, or one half. DEMIES. In some universities and colleges this term is synonymous with scholars. Boyle on Charities, 129. … [Read more...] about DEMIDIETAS
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DEMONSTRATIVE LEGACY
A demonstrative legacy is a bequest of a certain sum of money; intended for the legatee at all events, with a fund particularly referred to for its payment; so that if the estate be not the testator's property at his death, the legacy will not fail: but be payable out of general assets. See LEGACY … [Read more...] about DEMONSTRATIVE LEGACY
DEMAND NOTE
A promissory note payable on demand by the holder of the note. … [Read more...] about DEMAND NOTE
DEMIES
In some universities and colleges this term is synonymous with "scholars." … [Read more...] about DEMIES
DEMPSTER
In Scotch law. A dooms-man. One who pronounced the sentence of court. 1 How. State Tr. 937. … [Read more...] about DEMPSTER