money. A silver coin of the United States of the value of one hundred cents, or tenth part of an eagle. 2. It weighs four hundred and twelve and a half grains. Of one thousand parts, nine hundred are of pure silver and one hundred of alloy. … [Read more...] about DOLLAR
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DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Such as are habituated to live in or about the habitations of men or such as contribute to the support of a family or the wealth of the community. This term includes horses but may or may not include dogs. … [Read more...] about DOMESTIC ANIMALS
DOLO
In Spanish law. Bad or mischievous design. White, New Eecop. b. 1, tit L c. 1, … [Read more...] about DOLO
DOMESTIC PARTNER
Typically refers to unmarried couples living together in committed relationships, opposite or same sex, who may be afforded the benefits of married partners as per the laws of certain states. Couples must register with the state to obtain these benefits. … [Read more...] about DOMESTIC PARTNER
DOLUS
In the civil law. Guile; deceitfulness; malicious fraud. A fraudulent address or trick used to deceive some one; a fraud. Dig. 4, 3, 1. Any subtle contrivance by words or acts with a design to circumvent. 2 Kent, Comm. 560; Code, 2, 21. Such acts or omissions as operate as a deception upon the other party, or violate the just confidence reposed by him, whether there be a … [Read more...] about DOLUS