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Ad measurement of dower, where the widow holds more than her share, etc. … [Read more...]

DOUBLES

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DOUBT

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The uncertainty which exists in relation to a fact, a proposition, or other thing; or it is an equipoise of the mind arising from an equality of contrary reasons. Ayl. Pand. 121. 2. The embarrassing position of a judge is that of being in doubt, and it is frequently the lot of the wisest and most enlightened to be in this condition, those who have little or no experience … [Read more...]

DOUBLE

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Twofold; acting in two capacities or having two aspects; multiplied by two. This term has ordinarily the same meaning in law as in popular speech. The principal compound terms into which it enters are noted below. Double adultery. Adultery committed by two persons each of whom is married to another as distinguished from "single" adultery, where one of the participants is … [Read more...]

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