In ecclesiastical law. A species of advowson, where the benefice 4s conferred on the clerk by the patron's deed of donation, without presentation, institution, or induction. 2 BL Comm. 23; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...]

In feudal and ecclesiastical law. A lord, or feudal superior. Dominus rex, the lord the king; the king's title as lord paramount. 1 Bl. Comm. 367. Dominus capitalis, a chief lord. Dominus medius, a mesne or intermediate lord. Dominus ligius, liege lord or sovereign. Id. Lord or sir; a title of distinction. It usually denoted a knight or clergyman; and, according to Cowell, was … [Read more...]

The voluntary and conscious desire to gift, as opposed to a gift given by mistake or under duress. … [Read more...]

Lat. The master of the suit; i.e., the person who was really and directly Interested in the suit as a party, as distinguished from his attorney or advocate. But the term is also applied to one who, though not originally a party, has made himself such, by intervention or otherwise, and has assumed entire control and responsibility for one side, and is treated by the court as … [Read more...]

A donor; one who makes a gift.The donor never ceases to possess until the donee begins to possess. … [Read more...]