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Of or pertaining to the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

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de minimis non curat lex

Law; General law

This Latin maxim literally means that the law does not concern itself with trifles. This common law principle basically means that even if technically there is a violation of ...

democracy

Law; General law

It is a form of government wherein the supreme power is with the people, wherein the executive or administrative head are chosen by the people through periodical elections. Learn ...

demurrage

Law; General law

It is the agreed damages to be paid for delay of the ship in loading or unloading beyond an agreed period.

de novo

Law; General law

Latin term for 'new'. It is usually used to denote a new or fresh trial.

deportation

Law; General law

Deportation implies a legal procedure of permanent exclusion of person from a country to another. In the United States, If you have been deported, you are not allowed to enter ...

deponent

Law; General law

One who testifies under oath to the truth of facts

descendant

Law; General law

A person who is in direct line to an ancestor, such as a child, grand child, great grand child etc. Descendants include natural born children and legally adopted descendants.