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debtor education

debtor education see credit counseling Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

deportable alien

or misrepresentation or entered legally but subsequently violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant classification or status. Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

deadlocked jury

jury a jury that is unable to agree upon a verdict. A deadlocked jury results in a mistrial. Source: Federal Judicial Center

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damages

plaintiff in a civil case that the plaintiff has won, to compensate the plaintiff for loss or injury. Source: Federal Judicial Center

cut-off date

current). To find out whether a preference case is current, see the Visa Bulletin or telephone (202) 663-1541. Source: Department of State. March 2007.

customs

customs The duties, toll, tribute, or tariff payable upon merchandise exported or imported. Source: FindLaw

current monthly income

including social security income and certain other payments made because the debtor is the victim of certain crimes. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

departure under safeguards

alien from the United States which is physically observed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official. Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

derivative citizenship

derivative citizenship Citizenship conveyed to children through the naturalization of parents or, under certain circumstances, to foreign Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

deposit (earnest money)

the money may be returned to the buyer if the contingencies are not met to the buyer's satisfaction. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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