In Spanish law. The real and effective delivery of an object in the execution of a contract … [Read more...] about DACION
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DAMAIOUSE
In old English law. Causing damage or loss, as distinguished from torcenouse, wrongful. Britt. c. 61. … [Read more...] about DAMAIOUSE
DANGER
Jeopardy; exposure to loss or injury; peril. U. S. v. Mays, 1 Idaho, 770. Dangers of navigation. The same as "dangers of the sea" or "perils of the sea." See tn ra. Dangers of the river. This phrase, as used in bills of lading, means only the natural accidents Incident to river navigation, and does not embrace such as may be avoided by the exercise of that skill, judgment, or … [Read more...] about DANGER
DACOITY
The term in India used for banditry; an act of armed robbery by a gang or a group in India. … [Read more...] about DACOITY
DAME
In English law. The legal designation of the wife of a knight or baronet. … [Read more...] about DAME