1. To denigrate, to speak ill of or disrespectfully. To mock or criticize. Frequently in contracts there may be a non-disparagement clause which prevents a party from making denigrating, embarassing or negative comments about the other party in public. 2. An injury by union or comparison with some person or thing of inferior rank or excellence; as, while the infant was in ward, … [Read more...]

When a judge dismisses a case, typically when a plaintiff fails to appear to prosecute the case. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The dismissal of an action, suit, motion, etc., is an order or judgment finally disposing of it by sending it out of court, though without a trial of the issues involved. Frederick y. Bank, 106 HI. 149; Dowllngv. Polack, 18 Cal. 627; … [Read more...]

In old Scotch law. Inequality in blood, honor, dignity, or otherwise. Skene de Verb. Sign. Disparata non debent jungi. Things unlike ought not to be joined. Jenk. Cent 24, marg. … [Read more...]

When a court of appeals refuses or denies a request for appeal. … [Read more...]

A policy that ostensibly seems non-discriminatory on its face but results in potentially discriminating behavior that could result in being the basis for a lawsuit for discrimination. For example, physical requirements for a job that are more rigorous than the norm which would seem to be difficult for women and people older 40 to adhere to effectively. … [Read more...]