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These were at first high ships of great burden, but afterwards those which we now call "men-of-war." Jacob. … [Read more...] about DROMONES, DROMOS, DROMUNDA

A road or way over which cattle are driven. … [Read more...] about DRIFTWAY

In English practice. When the members of a court are equally divided on the argument showing cause against a rule nisi no order Is made i.e. the rule is neither discharged nor made absolute and the rule is said to drop. In practice there being a right to appeal It has been usual to make an order in one way the junior judge withdrawing his judgment. … [Read more...] about DROP

Sax. A contribution of tenants, in the time of the Saxons, towards a potation, or ale, provided to entertain the lord, or his steward. Cowell. See Csa VISARII. … [Read more...] about DRINCLEAN

A final date, a contractual provision which sets forth the final date a payment is due before consequences of nonpayment will occur. … [Read more...] about DROP DEAD DATE