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
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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
DEFORCEMENT
Deforcement is where a man wrongfully holds lands to which another person is entitled. It therefore includes disseisin, abatement discontinuance, and intrusion. Co. Litt 277b, 331b; Foxworth v. White, 5 Strob. (S. C.) 115; Woodruff v. Brown, 17 N. J. Law, 269; Hopper v. Hopper, 21 N. J. Law, 543. But it is applied especially to cases, not falling under those heads, where the … [Read more...] about DEFORCEMENT
DEFICIENCY
(A) Finance: The amount of a debt that remains after the security for the loan has been sold and does not cover the entire balance of the loan. (B) Tax: The amount that the IRS determines is owed that is in excess of what the taxpayer filed as owed. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A lack, shortage, or insufficiency. The difference between the total amount of the … [Read more...] about DEFICIENCY
DEFORCIANT
One who wrongfully keeps the owner of lands and tenements out of the possession of them. 2 BL Comm. 350. … [Read more...] about DEFORCIANT
