Term or phrase = Literal translation = Definition and use For all intents and purposes. de die in diem = From day to day = Generally refers to a type of labor in which the worker is paid fully at the completion of each days work. de facto =Concerning fact = Often used to mean something that is true in practice, but has not been officially instituted or endorsed. de futuro = Concerning the future = At a future date. de integro = Concerning the whole = Often used to mean start it all over, in the context of repeat de integro. de jure = Concerning the law = Something that is established in law, whether or not it is true in general practice. de lege ferenda = Of the law as it should be =Used in the context of how the law should be, such as for proposed legislation. de lege lata =Of the law as it is = Concerning the law as it exists, without consideration of how things should be. delegatus non potest delegare = That which has been delegated, cannot delegate [further] de minimis = About the smallest things = Various legal areas concerning small amounts or small degrees. de minimis non curat lex =The law does not concern itself with the smallest [things] = There must be a minimal level of substance or impact in order to bring a legal action. de mortuis nil nisi bonum = Of the dead, [speak] nothing unless good = Social convention that it is inappropriate to speak ill of the recently deceased, even if they were an enemy. de novo = Anew = Often used in the context of trial de novo—a new trial ordered when the previous one failed to reach a conclusion. defalcation = Cutting off with a sickle Misappropriation of funds by one entrusted with them. deorum injuriae diis curae = The gods take care of injuries to the gods = Blasphemy is a crime against the State, rather than against God. dictum (thing) said = A statement given some weight or consideration due to the respect given the person making it. doli incapax = Incapable of guilt = Presumption that young children or persons with diminished mental capacity cannot form the intent to commit a crime. dolus specialis = Specific deceit = Heavily used in the context of genocide in international law. donatio mortis causa = Gift caused by death = The donor, contemplating imminent death, declares words of present gifting and delivers the gift to the donee or someone who clearly takes possession on behalf of the donee. The gift becomes effective at death but remains revocable until that time.[2] dramatis personae = Persons of the drama dubia in meliorem partem interpretari debent = Doubtful things should be interpreted in the best way = Often spoken as to give the benefit of the doubt. duces tecum = Bring with you = A subpoena duces tecum is a summons to produce physical evidence for a trial.
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