Damages
cash compensation ordered by a court to offset losses or suffering caused by
another's fault or negligence
Dangerous Offender
person convicted of serious crimes and who is likely to re-offend
De Facto
Latin, exists "in fact", term used to indicate
something already done or established
De Jure
Latin, "of the law"
De Minimis Non Curat Lex
Latin, a common law principle whereby judges will not sit in judgment of
extremely minor transgressions of law
Death
irreversible cessation of circulatory and
respiratory functions and of all functions of the entire brain, including the
brain stem
Death Duties
tax payments due to the state, incurred and
payable as a result of the death of the tax-payer
Death Penalty
also known as capital punishment, this is the most severe form of corporal
punishment as it is requires law enforcement officers to kill the convicted
offender.
Debt
tax payments due to the state, incurred and
payable as a result of the death of the tax-payer
Debtor
person who owes money, goods or services to another, the latter being referred
to as the creditor