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DROIT-CLOSE

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The name of an ancient writ directed to the lord of ancient demesne, and which lies for those tenants in ancient demesne who hold their lands and tenements by charter in fee simple, in fee tail, for life, or in dower. F. N. B. 23. … [Read more...]

DRENGAGE

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The tenure by which the drenches, or drenges, held their lands. … [Read more...]

DOWNSIZE

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To reduce, usually a workforce. … [Read more...]

DRAM SHOP ACT

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Law which holds the seller of alcohol and intoxicating substances liable for the injuries caused by an intoxicated person to a third party. The liability of a bar for serving patrons who clearly are in danger of being intoxicated and driving while impaired. … [Read more...]

DOWRESS

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A woman entitled to dower. 2. In order to entitle a woman to the rights of a dowress at common law, she must have been lawfully married, her husband must be dead, he must have been seised, during the coverture, of an estate subject to dower. Although the marriage may be void able, if it is not absolutely void at his death, it is sufficient to support the rights of the dowress. … [Read more...]

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