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DECLINATURE

In Scotch practice. An objection to the jurisdiction of a judge. Bell. … [Read more...] about DECLINATURE

DECERN

In Scotch law. To decree, "Decernit and ordainit." 1 How. State Tr. 927. "Decerns." Shaw, 16. … [Read more...] about DECERN

DECLARATION OF MAILING

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A signed statement that states that an item has been mailed to a party involved in a lawsuit. … [Read more...] about DECLARATION OF MAILING

DECLINING BALANCE

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The balance of a loan which declines with every payment. Can also refer to appreciation or any other gradual reduction. … [Read more...] about DECLINING BALANCE

In the civil and old English law. Death; departure. Decet tamen. principem servare leges quibus ipse servatus est. It behoves, indeed, the prince to keep the laws by which he himself Is preserved. … [Read more...] about DECESSTUS

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