(Contracted from dormiture.) A dormitory of a convent; a place to sleep in. … [Read more...] about DORTURE
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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
DONIS, STATUTE DE
See DE DONIS, THE STATUTE. … [Read more...] about DONIS, STATUTE DE
DOT
(A French word, adopted in Louisiana.) The fortune, portion, or dowry which a woman brings to her husband by the marriage. … [Read more...] about DOT
DONNEUR D'AVAL
In French law. Guarantor of negotiable paper other than by indorsement … [Read more...] about DONNEUR D'AVAL