The act of beheading. A mode of capital punishment by cutting off the head. … [Read more...] about DECAPITATION
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DEADLY FORCE
Serious violence or harm that results in the death of the victim. … [Read more...] about DEADLY FORCE
DEATH CERTIFICATE
An official certificate that proclaims the death of a person. … [Read more...] about DEATH CERTIFICATE
DEBENTURE STOCK
A stock or fund representing money borrowed by a company or public body, in England, and charged on the whole or part of its property. Debet esse finis litium. There ought to be an end of suits; there should he some period put to litigation. Jenk. Cent. 61. … [Read more...] about DEBENTURE STOCK
DEADLY WEAPON
An inherently dangerous object that is used in a manner that is intended to or likely to cause the death of another person. Usually refers to a firearm or gun, knife or explosive. Some criminal offenses specifically include the use of a deadly weapon. Such weapons or instruments as are made and designed for offensive or defensive purposes, or for the destruction of life or the … [Read more...] about DEADLY WEAPON