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The Judgment of God. The old Saxon trial by ordeal, so called because it was thought to be an appeal to God for the justice of a cause, and it was believed that the decision was according to the will and pleasure of Divine Providence. Wharton. … [Read more...] about DEI JUDICIUM

the high conrt of. In English law. Formerly the court of appeal from theecclesiastical and admiralty courts. Abolished upon the judicial committee of the privycouncil being constituted the court of appeal in such cases. … [Read more...] about DELEGATES

In Spanish law. Surrender; release; abandonment; e.g., the act of an insolvent in surrendering his property for the benefit of his creditors, of an heir in renouncing the succession, the abandonment of insured property to the underwriters. … [Read more...] about DEJACION

A sending away; a putting into commission; the assignment of a debt to another: the intrusting another with a general power to act for the good of those who depute him. At common law. The transfer of authority by one person to another; the act of making or commissioning a delegate. The whole body of delegates or representatives sent to a convention or assembly from one … [Read more...] about DELEGATION

A taking of a solemn oath. … [Read more...] about DEJERATION