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When the executor is out of the jurisdiction of the court or officer to whom belongs the probate of wills and granting letters of administration, letters of administration will be granted to another during the absence of the executor; and the person thus appointed is called the administrator durante absentia. … [Read more...] about DURANTE ABSENTIA

In old English law. Double the value of the marriage. While an infant was in ward, the guardian had the power of tendering him or her a suitable match, without disparagement, which if the infants refused, they forfeited the value of the marriage to their guardian, that is, so much as a jury would assess or any one would give to the guardian for such an alliance; and, if the … [Read more...] about DUPLEX VALOR MARITAGII

During the minority. 2. During his minority, an infant can enter into no contract, except those for his benefit. If he should be appointed an executor, administration of the estate will be granted, durante minore &,tate, to another person. … [Read more...] about DURANTE MINORE AETATE

It is the double of letters patent, letters of administration, or other instrument. … [Read more...] about DUPLICATA

The term. A period of time, e.g. while the contract is in full force and effect, e.g. during the contract's duration. … [Read more...] about DURATION