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A tithing, composed of ten neighboring families. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 13; 1 Bl. Comm. 114. Deceptis non decipientibus, jura nb> veniunt. The laws help persons who are deceived, not those deceiving. Tray. Latin: Max. 149. … [Read more...] about DECENNARY

DECLARANT

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One who makes a declaration. Vide Declarationis. … [Read more...] about DECLARANT

DECLARE

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To solemnly assert a fact before witnesses, e. p., where a testator declares a paper signed by him to be his last will and testament. Lane v. Lane, 95 N. T. 498. This also is one of the words customarily used in the promise given by a person who is affirmed as a witness, "sincerely and truly declare and affirm." Hence, to make a positive and solemn asseveration. Bassett v. … [Read more...] about DECLARE

DECEPTION

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Trickery. See deceit. … [Read more...] about DECEPTION

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