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de minimis non curat lex

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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 law, the judges will ...

democracy

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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 more about ...

demurrage

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

de novo

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

deportation

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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 the US again for at ...

deponent

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One who testifies under oath to the truth of facts

descendant

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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.