A dowager. … [Read more...] about DOTISSA
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DOUBT
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...] about DOUBT
DORSUM
Lat. The back. In dorso recordi, on the back of the record. 5 Coke, 44b. … [Read more...] about DORSUM
DORTURE
(Contracted from dormiture.) A dormitory of a convent; a place to sleep in. … [Read more...] about DORTURE
DOS
In Roman law. Dowry; a wife's marriage portion; all that property which on marriage is transferred by the wife herself or by another to the husband with a view of diminishing the burden which the marriage will entail upon him. It is of three kinds. Profectitia dos is that which is derived from the property of the wife's father or paternal grandfather. That dos is termed … [Read more...] about DOS