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DEFALK

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To set off one claim against another; to deduct a debt due to one from a debt which one owes. Johnson v. Signal Co., 57 N. J. Eq. 79, 40 Ati. 193; Pepper v. Warren, 2 Marv. (Del.) 225, 43 Atl. 91. This verb corresponds only to the second meaning of "defalcation" as given above; a public officer or trustee who misappropriates or embezzles. funds in his hands is not said to … [Read more...] about DEFALK

DEED

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conveyancing, contracts. A writing or instrument, under seal, containing some contract or agreement, and which has been delivered by the parties. It is usually used to describe the document which transfers the ownership of real estate. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A sealed instrument containing a contract or covenant, delivered by the party to be bound thereby, … [Read more...] about DEED

DEFAMATION

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A false statement that is made by one person about another person and shared with a third party or persons. It is usually a damaging statement. Written defamatory statements are called libel and spoken defamatory statements are called slander. The taking from one's reputation. The offense of injuring a person's character, fame, or reputation by false and malicious statements. … [Read more...] about DEFAMATION

DEDICATION

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Solemn appropriation. It may be expressed or implied. 2. An express dedication of property to public use is made by a direct appropriation of it to such use, and it will be enforced. 3. But a dedication of property to public or pious uses may be implied from the acts of the owner. A permission to the public for the space of eight or even six years, to use a street without bar … [Read more...] about DEDICATION