In maritime law. To deprive a seaman or petty officer of his "rating" or rank; to reduce to a lower rate or rank. … [Read more...]
DISRATE
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In maritime law. To deprive a seaman or petty officer of his "rating" or rank; to reduce to a lower rate or rank. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
1. To transfer to another. 2. To throw away. 3. To settle or finalize a matter. To alienate or direct the ownership of property, as disposition by will. Used also of the determination of suits. Called a word of large extent. … [Read more...]
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To justify; to clear one's self of a fault; to traverse an indictment; to disprove. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
These are alternative or synonymous phrases in the law of wills for "sound mind," and 'testamentary capacity," (q. v.) … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
testimony that is irrelevant with regard to the issues under consideration. … [Read more...]