A fact by means of which a right is divested, terminated, or extinguished; as the right of a tenant terminates with the expiration of his lease, and the right of a creditor is at an end when his debt has been paid. Holl. Jur. 132. Divide et impera, earn radix et vertex, imperii in obedlentinm consensu rata sunt. 4 Inst 35. Divide and govern, since the foundation and crown of … [Read more...] about DIVESTITIVE FACT
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DITES OUSTER
L. Fr. Say over. The form of awarding a respondes ouster, in the Year Books, M. 0 Edw. III. 49. … [Read more...] about DITES OUSTER
DIVESTITURE
The process of the disposition of an asset, voluntarily or involuntarily. … [Read more...] about DIVESTITURE
DITTAY
In Scotch law. A technical term in civil law, signifying the matter of charge or ground of indictment against a person accused of crime. Taking up dittay is obtaining informations and presentments of crime in order to trial. Skene, de Verb. Sign.; Bell. … [Read more...] about DITTAY
DIVESTMENT
The reduction or disposition of an asset or investment, typically for a purpose related to business or legal reasons. … [Read more...] about DIVESTMENT