The process of making a criminal offense no longer a crime, the repeal or amendment of a criminal offense. … [Read more...] about DECRIMINALIZATION
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DECEPTION
Trickery. See deceit. … [Read more...] about DECEPTION
DECLARATION
A written and signed statement made under oath, which includes the date and place where made. May also include a statement that asserts that the facts and representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In pleading. The first of the pleadings on the part of the plaintiff in an action at law, being a formal and methodical specification of the facts and … [Read more...] about DECLARATION
DECLINATION
In Scotch law. A plea to the jurisdiction, on the ground that the judge is interested in the suit. … [Read more...] about DECLINATION
DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING
Fraudulent advertising, consumer fraud, designed to induce the purchase of a good or service based upon fraudulent and misleading claims. … [Read more...] about DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING