One which has not been satisfied nor extinguished by lapse of time but which has remained so long unexecuted that execution cannot now be issued upon it without first reviving the judgment or one which has lost its lien on land from the failure to issue execution on it or takeother steps to enforce it within the time limited by statute. … [Read more...] about DORMANT JUDGMENT
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DORMANT PARTNER
One who is a participant in the profits of a firm, but his name being concealed, his interest is not apparent. See Partners, … [Read more...] about DORMANT PARTNER
DORMIUNT LEGES ALIQUANDO NUNQUAM MORIUNTUR
Latin, meaning The laws sometimes sleep, but never die. … [Read more...] about DORMIUNT LEGES ALIQUANDO NUNQUAM MORIUNTUR
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