In the civil law. An accusation or information. … [Read more...] about DELATIO
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DEFINITIVE
That which finally and completely ends and settles a controversy. A definitive sentence or judgment is put in opposition to an interlocutory judgment. A distinction may be taken between a final and a definitive judgment The former term is applicable when the judgment exhausts the powers of the particular court in which it is rendered; while the latter word designates a judgment … [Read more...] about DEFINITIVE
DEFLORATION
Seduction or debauching. The act by which a woman is deprived of her virginity. … [Read more...] about DEFLORATION
DEFORCE
In English law. To withhold wrongfully; to withhold the possession of lands from one who is lawfully entitled to them. 3 Bl. Comm. 172; Phelps v. Baldwin, 17 Conn. 212. In Scotch law. To resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force a public officer in the execution of his duty. Bell. … [Read more...] about DEFORCE
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
When a part of an employees earnings are paid at a later date, usually resulting in a tax deferral benefit on the delayed receipt of income. … [Read more...] about DEFERRED COMPENSATION