721. Eggshell Skull Doctrine

A tort-feasor or a wrongdoer takes his victim as he finds him

722. Ecclesiastical Law

Synonymous to canon law

723. Easement

A legal right to access or use another's land or waterway

724. Duress

where a person is prevented from acting, or not acting, according to their free will by threat or force of another

725. Due Process

Procedural legal safeguards of which every citizen has an absolute right when a state or court purports to take a decision that could affect any right of that citizen

726. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

the offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol beyond a state determined level

727. Dower

A widow's life estate interest in her husband's real property if he died.

728. Double Jeopardy

A prohibition against being tried or sentenced twice for the same offense.

729. Donor

The person who donates property to the benefit of another, usually, through the legal mechanism of a trust.

730. Donee

Another word to describe the beneficiary of a trust.

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