An inherently dangerous object capable of inflicting serious bodily harm. Usually refers to a firearm or gun, knife or other weapon. Some criminal offenses specifically include the use of a dangerous weapon. One dangerous to life; one by the use of which a fatal wound may prohahly or possibly be given. As the manner of use enters into the consideration as well as other … [Read more...] about DANGEROUS WEAPON
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DAKER, OR DIKER
Ten hides. Blount … [Read more...] about DAKER, OR DIKER
DAMNIFY
To cause damage or injurious loss to a person or put him in a position where he must sustain it. A surety is "damnified" when a judgment has been obtained against him. McLean v. Bank. 16 Fed. Cas. 278. … [Read more...] about DAMNIFY
DANGERS OF THE SEA
mar. law. This phrase is sometimes put in bills of lading, the master of the ship agreeing to deliver the goods therein mentioned to the consignee, who is named, the dangers of the sea excepted. Sometimes the phrase is Perils of the Sea. See 1 Brock. R. 187. … [Read more...] about DANGERS OF THE SEA
DALE AND SALE
Fictitious names of places, used in the English books, as exanir pies. "The manor of Dale and the manor of Sale, lying both in Vale." … [Read more...] about DALE AND SALE