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Demesne
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DemesneEnglish law. The name given to that portion of the Iands of a manor which the lord retained in his own hands for the use of himself and family.
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Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
Portion
That part of a parent's estate, or the estate of one standing in loco parentis, which is given to a child.
Manor
Estates. This word is derived from the French manoir, and signifies, a house, residence, or habitation. At present its meaning is more enlarged, and includes not only a dwelling-house, but also lands.
Lord
In England, this is a title of honor. In the U. S. no such titles are allowed
Family
Domestic relations. In a limited sense it signifies the father, mother, and children. In a more extensive sense it comprehends all the individuals who live under the authority of another, and includes the servants of the family. It is also employed to signify all the relations who descend from a common ancestor, or who spring from a common root.
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Demesne land
Land reserved by the lord of a manor for the use of himself and household.
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Demand
Contracts. A claim; a legal obligation.
Demand in reconvention
In Louisiana, this term is used to signify the demand which the defendant institutes in consequence of that which the plaintiff has brought against him.
Demand letter
A letter from a lawyer, on behalf of a client, that demands payment or some other action, which is in default. Demand letters are not always prerequisites for a legal suit but there are exceptions such as legal action on promissory notes or if the contract requires it. Basically, a demand letter sets out why the payment or action is claimed, how it should be carried out (eg. payment in full), directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply. Demand letters are often used in business contexts because they are a courtesy attempt to maintain some goodwill between business parties and they often prompt payment, avoiding expensive litigation. A demand letter often contains the "threat" that if it is not adhered to, the next communication between the parties will be through a court of law in the form of formal legal action.
Demandant
Practice. The plaintiff or party who brings a real action, is called the demandant.
Demarche
A word coined by the diplomatic community and referring to a strongly worded warning by one country to another and often, either explicitly or implicitly, with the threat of military consequence. Demarches are often precursors to hostilities or war. In September, 1996, for example, US President Clinton issued a demarche to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein when intelligence reports showed troops massing along the border of Kurd communities.
Demesne
Demesne land
Land reserved by the lord of a manor for the use of himself and household.
Demidietas
This word is used in ancient records for a moiety, or one half.
Demies
In some universities and colleges this term is synonymous with scholars.
Demise
"1) Contracts. In its most extended signification, it is a conveyance either in fee, for life, or for years. In its more technical meaning, it is a lease or conveyance for a term of years. 2) Persons. A term nearly synonymous with death. It is usually applied in England to the death of the king or queen.
Demise clause
A clause in a bill of lading (supra) providing that, unless the ship is owned by or chartered by demise to the party who issues the bill, the shipowner or demise charterer is the carrier (supra).
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
Portion
That part of a parent's estate, or the estate of one standing in loco parentis, which is given to a child.
Manor
Estates. This word is derived from the French manoir, and signifies, a house, residence, or habitation. At present its meaning is more enlarged, and includes not only a dwelling-house, but also lands.
Lord
In England, this is a title of honor. In the U. S. no such titles are allowed
Family
Domestic relations. In a limited sense it signifies the father, mother, and children. In a more extensive sense it comprehends all the individuals who live under the authority of another, and includes the servants of the family. It is also employed to signify all the relations who descend from a common ancestor, or who spring from a common root.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Demesne land
Land reserved by the lord of a manor for the use of himself and household.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Demand
Contracts. A claim; a legal obligation.
Demand in reconvention
In Louisiana, this term is used to signify the demand which the defendant institutes in consequence of that which the plaintiff has brought against him.
Demand letter
A letter from a lawyer, on behalf of a client, that demands payment or some other action, which is in default. Demand letters are not always prerequisites for a legal suit but there are exceptions such as legal action on promissory notes or if the contract requires it. Basically, a demand letter sets out why the payment or action is claimed, how it should be carried out (eg. payment in full), directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply. Demand letters are often used in business contexts because they are a courtesy attempt to maintain some goodwill between business parties and they often prompt payment, avoiding expensive litigation. A demand letter often contains the "threat" that if it is not adhered to, the next communication between the parties will be through a court of law in the form of formal legal action.
Demandant
Practice. The plaintiff or party who brings a real action, is called the demandant.
Demarche
A word coined by the diplomatic community and referring to a strongly worded warning by one country to another and often, either explicitly or implicitly, with the threat of military consequence. Demarches are often precursors to hostilities or war. In September, 1996, for example, US President Clinton issued a demarche to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein when intelligence reports showed troops massing along the border of Kurd communities.
Demesne
Demesne land
Land reserved by the lord of a manor for the use of himself and household.
Demidietas
This word is used in ancient records for a moiety, or one half.
Demies
In some universities and colleges this term is synonymous with scholars.
Demise
"1) Contracts. In its most extended signification, it is a conveyance either in fee, for life, or for years. In its more technical meaning, it is a lease or conveyance for a term of years. 2) Persons. A term nearly synonymous with death. It is usually applied in England to the death of the king or queen.
Demise clause
A clause in a bill of lading (supra) providing that, unless the ship is owned by or chartered by demise to the party who issues the bill, the shipowner or demise charterer is the carrier (supra).
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