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731. Donatio Mortis Causa
A death-bed gift, made by the dying person, with
the intent that the person receiving the gift shall keep it if death
ensues.
732. Domitae Naturae
Latin, animals which are of a nature easily
tamed and may be readily domesticated such as cats, dogs, farm animals and some
birds.
733. Dominium Directum
Latin, the qualified ownership of a landlord,
not having possession or use of property but retaining ownership.
735. Dominant Tenement
Used when referring to easements to specify that
property (i.e. tenement) or piece of land that benefits from, or has the
advantage of, an easement.
736. Domicile
The permanent residence of a person; a place to
which, even if he or she were temporary absent, they intend to return.
737. Domestic Animal
A pet; dogs, cats or other tame animals or birds
and which serve some purpose for its owner or others.
738. Doctrine
A rule or principle or the law established
through the repeated application of legal precedents.
739. Docket
An official court record book which lists all
cases before the court and which may also note the status or action required for
each case.
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