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DISPOSSESS

To take away possession of real property, either legally or illegally by force. … [Read more...] about DISPOSSESS

Summary process by a landlord to oust the tenant and regain possession of the premises for non-payment of rent or other breach of the conditions of the lease. Of local origin and colloquial use in New York. … [Read more...] about DISPOSSESS PROCEEDINGS

DISPOSSESSION

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Ouster; a wrong that carries with it the amotion of possession. Anact whereby the wrong-doer gets the actual occupation of the land or hereditament. It includes abatement intrusion disseisin discontinuance deforcement. … [Read more...] about DISPOSSESSION

DISPROVE

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To prove something is false and not accurate. To refute; to prove to be false or erroneous, not necessarily by mere denial but by affirmative evidence to the contrary. … [Read more...] about DISPROVE

DISPUNISHABLE

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In old English law. Not answerable. Co. Litt 27b, 53. 1 Steph. Comm. 245. Not punishable. "This murder is dispunishable." 1 Leon. 270. … [Read more...] about DISPUNISHABLE

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