The date a service is provided to another party, e.g. a patient observed by a doctor. … [Read more...] about DATE OF SERVICE
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DAY TRADER
A person who conducts day trades; see day trade. … [Read more...] about DAY TRADER
DARREIN
A corruption of the French word dernier, the last. It is sometimes used as, darrein continuance, the last continuance. When any matter has arisen in discharge of the defendant in action, he may take advantage of it, provided he pleads itpuis darrein continuance; for if he neglect to do so, he waives his right. Vide article darrein continuance. L. Fr. Last. Darrein continuanee. … [Read more...] about DARREIN
DATE RAPE
See rape; a criminal offense. An act of rape occurring during a voluntary meeting of two persons for social purposes which ultimately leads to unwilling, forced sexual intercourse. May also refer to rape by the use of a narcotic which the victim unknowingly ingests (a date rape drug) which also leads to involuntary sexual intercourse. The distinction made in this instance is … [Read more...] about DATE RAPE
DAY-BOOK
A tradesman's account book; a book in which all the occurrences of the day are set down. It is usually a book of original entries. … [Read more...] about DAY-BOOK