The repudiation of a former transaction . The refusal by one whohas the right to refuse, (as in the case of a voidable contract ,) to abide by his formeracts, […]
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DISAFFOREST
To restore to their former condition lands which have been turnedinto forests. To remove from the operation of the forest laws. 2 Bl. Comm. 416.
DISAGREEMENT
Difference of opinion or want of uniformity or concurrence ofviews; as, a disagreement among the members of a jury, among the judges of a court,or between arbitrators. Darnell v. Lyon, […]
DISALT
To disable a person.
DISAPPEARING DEDUCTIBLE
A DEDUCTIBLE on an INSURANCE contract that the INSURED is not obligated to cover if losses exceed a particular threshold. If the threshold is breached the INSURER pays the insured […]
DISAPPROPRIATION
In ecclesiastical law . This is where the appropriation of abenefice is severed, either by the patron presenting a clerk or by the corporation whichhas the appropriation being dissolved. 1 […]
DISAPPROVE
This term means to disallow or to render an unfavourable judgement and to refuse to confirm the nomination or the appointment of an official.
DISASTER RECOVERY RISK
The RISK of loss arising from damage to physical infrastructure which prohibits use of real estate , plant and equipment, technology and communications leading to a halt in operations; the […]
DISAVOW
To repudiate the unauthorized acts of an agent; to deny the authority bywhich he assumed to act.
DISBAR
In England, to deprive a barrister permanently of the privileges of hisposition; it is analogous to striking an attorney off the rolls. In America, the word describesthe act of a […]
DISBARMENT PROCEEDING
the phrase used when the license to practice is taken away from an attorney.
DISBOCATIO
In old English law . A conversion of wood grounds into arable or pasture; an assarting. Cowell. See ASSART.
DISBURSE
a term that means to pay out or to expend.
DISBURSEMENTS
Money expended by an executor, guardian, trustee, etc., for thebenefit of the estate in his hands, or in connection with its administration .The term is also used under the codes […]
DISCARCARE
In old English law . To discharge, to unload; as a vessel. Carcareet disearcare; to charge and discharge ; to load and unload. Cowell.
DISCARGARE
In old European law. To discharge or unload, as a wagon. Spelman.
DISCEPTIO CAUS
In Roman law. The argument of a cause by the counsel on both sides. Calvin.
DISCHARGE
The opposite of charge; hence to release ; liberate; annul; unburden; disincumber.In the law of contracts. To cancel or unloose the obligation of a contract; to makean agreement or contract […]
DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY
the bankrupt is released from his debts after the creditors have been paid from his remaining assets.
DISCHARGE OF JURY
This where a jury is released after the ending of a trial. The jury can also be released due to a mistrial.
DISCHARGE OF PATIENT
where a patient is released from a hospital when their illness has been resolved.
DISCHARGE OF PATIENT AGAINST ADVICE
This occurs when a patient releases themselves from hospital against the wishes of their physician.
DISCLAIMER
The repudiation or renunciation of a right or claim vested in a personor which he had formerly alleged to be his. The refusal, waiver, or denial of an estate orright […]
DISCLAMATION
In Scotch law. Disavowal of tenure; denial that one holds lands of another. Bell.
DISCLOSURE
This term means to make known, a revelation or the uncovering a thing that is kept hidden.