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This Latin term signifies that something is wanting. It is used to express the deficiency which is discovered in the accounts of an accountant, or in the money in which he has received. Something wanting, generally in the accounts of one intrusted with money, or in the money received by him. … [Read more...] about DEFICIT

L. Latin: In old English law. A distress, distraint, or seizure of goods for satisfaction of a lawful debt Cowell. … [Read more...] about DEFORCIATIO

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

The punishment of being burled alive. … [Read more...] about DEFOSSION

A title to real property that is subject to the claim of another party which makes the property unmarketable and unable to be sold. … [Read more...] about DEFECTIVE TITLE