This is a state paper issued by the congress of the United States of America, in the name and by the authority of the people, on the fourth day of July, 1776, wherein are set forth: 2. 1. Certain natural and unalienable rights of man; the uses and purposes of governments the right of the people to institute or to abolish them; the sufferings of the colonies, and their right to … [Read more...] about DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
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DECLINATORY PLEA
In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C 236; 4 BL Comm. 333. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Comm. 400, note; Id. 436, note … [Read more...] about DECLINATORY PLEA
DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE
An intentional act or omission that is committed during the course of trade in order to deceptively mislead or deceive another party. … [Read more...] about DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE
DECLARATION OF INTENTION
The act of an alien, who goes before a court of record, and in a forma manner declares that it is, bona fide, his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, whereof he may at the time be a citizen or subject. Act of Congress of April 14, 18O2, s. 1. 2. This … [Read more...] about DECLARATION OF INTENTION
DECLINATURE
In Scotch practice. An objection to the jurisdiction of a judge. Bell. … [Read more...] about DECLINATURE