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civil law. The time allowed either by law or by agreement of the parties to do something. 2. The law allows a delay, for a party who has been summoned to appear, to make defence, to appeal; it admits of a delay during which and action may be brought, certain rights exercised, and the like. 3. By the agreement of the parties there may be a delay in the payment of a debt, the … [Read more...] about DELAY

academical. Marks of distinction conferred on students, in testimony of their proficiency in arts and sciences. They are of pontifical origin. … [Read more...] about DEGREES

This phrase, which literally signifies the choice of a person, is applied to show that partners have the right to select their copartners; and that no set of partners can take another person into the partnership, without the consent of each of the partners. … [Read more...] about DELECTUS PERSONAE

Out of; without. By this word is understood something out of the record, agreement, will, or other thing spoken of; something foreign to the matter in question. … [Read more...] about DEHORS

Latin, meaning A delegated authority cannot be again delegated. … [Read more...] about DELEGATA POTESTAS NON POTEST DELEGARI