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DUTY

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natural law. A human action which is, exactly conformable to the laws which require us to obey them. 2. It differs from a legal obligation, because a duty cannot always be enforced by the law; it is our duty, for example, to be temperate in eating, but we are under no legal obligation to be so; we ought to love our neighbors, but no law obliges us to love them. 3. Duties may be … [Read more...]

DYNAMITE CHARGE

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When a judge strongly informs and suggests to deadlocked jury that it return to the jury room and make a better effort to reach a verdict. In some instance, such charges may be declared unconstitutional. Also known as a shotgun instruction or Allen charge. … [Read more...]

DYNASTY

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A succession of kings in the same line or family; government; sovereignty. … [Read more...]

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