L. Latin: In old English law. A distress, distraint, or seizure of goods for satisfaction of a lawful debt Cowell. … [Read more...] about DEFORCIATIO
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DEFILE
To debauch deflower or corrupt the chastity of a woman. The term doesnot necessarily imply force or ravishment nor does it connote previous immaculateness. … [Read more...] about DEFILE
DEFOSSION
The punishment of being burled alive. … [Read more...] about DEFOSSION
DEFINE
To explain or state the exact meaning of words and phrases; to settle, make clear, establish boundaries. U. S. v. Smith, 5 Wheat. 160, 5 L. Ed. 57; Walters v. Richardson, 93 Ky. 374, 20 S. W. 279; Miller v. Improvement Co., 99 Va. 747, 40 S. E. 27, 86 Am. St Rep. 924; Gould v. Hutchins, 10 Me. 145."An examination of onr Session Laws will show that acts have frequently been … [Read more...] about DEFINE
DEFRAUD
To commit fraud against another person or party. To practice fraud; to cheat or trick; to deprive a person of property or any interest, estate, or right by fraud, deceit, or artifice. … [Read more...] about DEFRAUD