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Seduction or debauching. The act by which a woman is deprived of her virginity. … [Read more...] about DEFLORATION

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

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 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

Being dangerous because of defects in an item or that occur during use. … [Read more...] about DEFECTIVE CONDITION