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Benefits (money) to be paid to the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or pension plan. … [Read more...] about DEATH BENEFIT

An interesting bearing document (such as a bond) which requires no security in the form of a mortgage or lien on a parcel of land. Repayment is only guaranteed by the issuer. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A certificate given by the collector of a port, under the United States customs laws, to the effect that an importer of merchandise therein named is entitled … [Read more...] about DEBENTURE

Serious violence or harm that results in the death of the victim. … [Read more...] about DEADLY FORCE

An official certificate that proclaims the death of a person. … [Read more...] about DEATH CERTIFICATE

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