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Lat. In the civil law. A separation or division into parts; also an alienation or sale. Sometimes applied to the act of a guardian in appropriating the property of his ward. Distraetio bonorum. The sale at retail of the property of an insolvent estate, under the management of a curator appointed in the interest of the creditors, and for the purpose of realizing as much as … [Read more...] about DISTRACTIO

The prosecuting officer of the United States government in each ofthe federal judicial districts. Also under the state governments the prosecuting officerwho represents the state in each of its judicial districts. In some states where theterritory is divided for judicial purposes into sections called by some other name than"districts" the same officer is denominated "county … [Read more...] about DISTRICT ATTORNEY

To sell; to draw apart; to dissolve a contract; to divorce. … [Read more...] about DISTRAHERE

The District Attorney is a lawyer who manages and represents the government in criminal cases. The DA is elected in the state and, for the federal government, is appointed (See District Attorneys of the US.) The duties of a DA typically include deciding whether to bring criminal charges against people who have been arresting and prosecuting criminal charges in court. The … [Read more...] about DISTRICT ATTORNEY (D.A.)

To take as a pledge property of another, and keep the same until he performs his obligation or until the property is replevied by the sheriff. It was used to secure an appearance in court, payment of rent, performance of services, etc. Distress is now generally resorted to for the purpose of enforcing the payment of rent, taxes, or other duties. … [Read more...] about DISTRAIN