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The property which a woman brings to her husband In marriage; now more commonly called a "portion." By dowry is meant the effects which the wife brings to the husband to support the expenses of marriage. Civil Code La. art. 2337. This word expresses the proper meaning of the "dos" of the Roman, the "dot" of the French, and the "dote" of the Spanish, law, but is a very different … [Read more...] about DOWRY

In copy right law. A literary work setting forth a story, incident or scene from life, in which, however, the narrative is not related, but is represented by a dialogue and action; may include a descriptive poem set to music, or a pantomine, but not a composition for musical instruments alone, nor a mere spectacular exhibition or stage dance. Daly v. Palmer, 6 Fed. Cas. 1132; … [Read more...] about DRAMATIC COMPOSITION

L. Fr. Twelve; a person twelve years of age. St 18 Edw. II.; Barring. Ob. St. 208. … [Read more...] about DOZEIN

A drinking saloon where liquors are sold to be drunk on the premises. … [Read more...] about DRAM-SHOP

Twelve peers assembled at the instance of the barons, in the reign of Henry III., to be privy counselors, or rather conservators of the kingdom. … [Read more...] about DOZEN PEERS