In medical jurisprudence. An insane delusion is an unreasoning and incorrigible belief in the existence of facts which are either impossible absolutely, or, at least, Impossible under the circumstances of the individual. It is never the result of reasoning and reflection; it is not generated by them, and it cannot be dispelled by them; and hence It is not to be confoundetl with … [Read more...] about DELUSION
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DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING
A juvenile court proceeding regarding a juvenile delinquent. … [Read more...] about DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING
DEM
An abbreviation for "demise;" e.g., Doe dem. Smith, Doe, on the demise of Smith. … [Read more...] about DEM
DELINQUENT
(noun) - In the civil law. He who has been guilty of some crime, offense, or failure of duty.(adjective) - As applied to a debt or claim, it means simply due and unpaid at the time appointed by law or fixed by contract; as, a delinquent tax. Chauncey v. Wass, 35 Minn. 1, 30 N. W. 826; Gallup v. Schmidt, 154 Ind. 196, 56 N. E. 450. As applied to a person, it commonly means that … [Read more...] about DELINQUENT
DELINQUENT CHILD
Participation in a crime by a minor child for a criminal offense which could be punishable as an adult. … [Read more...] about DELINQUENT CHILD