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Definition of Dispensing Power The claim of the Tudors and Stuarts to exempt persons from the operation of Acts of Parliament. See Bill of Eights ; Thomas v. Sorrell ; Godden v. Hales Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Dispensing Power in the […]

Definition of Disseisin The wrongful putting out of him that is actually seised of a freehold (Coke) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Disseisin in the Dictionaries, Disseisin in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the […]

Definition of Distrain To seize goods by way of distress (q.v.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Distrain in the Dictionaries, Distrain in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the […]

Definition of Distress The act of taking moveable property out of the possession of a wrongdoer, to compel the performance of an obligation, or to procure satisfaction for a wrong committed: a mode of legal self help,’ f.f;., distraining for rent due, or cattle damage feasant, i. e., straying […]

Definition of Distribution The division of the personal property of an intestate among his next-of-kin, the rules for which were laid down in the Statute of Distribution (22 & 23 Car. 2, c. 10), now replaced by the Administration of Estates Act, 1925. See Intestate Succession Browse You might […]

Definition of Disability Legal incapacity, either general or special. Outlaws and convicts are under a general disability, and cannot maintain an action at law. Infants are under a special disability, they have not full freedom to contract Browse You might be interested in these references […]

Definition of Disabling Statute One which restricts a pre-existing right. Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Disabling Statute in the Dictionaries, Disabling Statute in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

Definition of Disbar To expel a barrister from his Inn and deprive him of his status as such. Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Disbar in the Dictionaries, Disbar in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

Definition of Disclaimer A renunciation : the refusal, usually by deed, of a proposed trustee to accept the trust. A power, whether coupled with an interest or not, may be disclaimed by deed. (Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 156.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: […]

Definition of Digest A collection of rules of law on concrete cases, as opposed to a code, which consists of abstract rules of law. The Digest of Justinian was a compilation of the Roman law from the writings of the jurists (A.D. 533) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: […]