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DUKE OF EXETER'S DAUGHTER

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The name of a rack in the Tower, so called after a minister of Henry VI. who sought to introduce it into England. … [Read more...]

DUE PROCESS

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A fundamental procedural safeguard that ensures that every citizen has the right to be have a proper hearing in a court of law before being deprived of any life, liberty or property pursuant to a government decree. See also the fifth and fourteenth amendments to the US Constitution. … [Read more...]

DULOCRACY

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A government where servants and slaves have so much license and privilege that they domineer. Wharton. … [Read more...]

DUE PROCESS OF LAW

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Law in its regular course of administration through courts of justice. … [Read more...]

DULY

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In due or proper form or manner; according to legal requirements. Regularly. Upon a proper foundation as distinguished from mere form. … [Read more...]

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