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The degree or level of a familial relationship between two people, e.g. Father to son or father to grandson. This is usually used with regard to the determination of potential heirs of an estate when there is no will and the proceeds of the estate will typically be disbursed to the person who is the closest relative to the deceased. … [Read more...] about DEGREE OF KINSHIP

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