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Deed

the generally received formulary, provided it exhibits the intention of the parties, yet it is not advisable to deviate from it unless in a matter of urgent necessity. A properly prepared deed, then, is arranged in the

magnetic north

pointing end of a compass needle points at low latitudes it is close to geographic true north but deviates substantially from true north as one nears the north pole

Diverge

tend from one point and recede from each other to tend to spread apart to turn aside or deviate as from a given direction opposed to converge as rays of light diverge as they proceed from the

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Exorbitate

To go out of the track to deviate

Exorbitant

Departing from an orbit or usual track hence deviating from the usual or due course going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety

Divergent

Receding farther and farther from each other as lines radiating from one point deviating gradually from a given direction opposed to convergent

Digress

To step or turn aside to deviate to swerve especially to turn aside from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing

Brisure

Any part of a rampart or parapet which deviates from the general direction

Uniformity, Act of

approved by the ordinary. The Public Worship Regulation Act, 1874, has also added to the remedies for clerical deviations from uniformity. An alternative lectionary has been provided by the Revised Table of Lessons Measure, 1922 (12 &

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