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criminal case

accused of committing a crime. If the defendant is found guilty, the sentence (or punishment) is often imprisonment. Source: Federal Judicial Center

derivative status

as a J-2 Visa holder. Derivative status is only possible if the principal applicant is issued a visa. Source: Department of State. March 2007.

design code search manual

design code search manual Lists the numerical codes for searching designs in the USPTO's trademark database. Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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direct

act as director of vi : to act as director adj 1 a : stemming immediately from a source [ costs] [a claim] compare derivative b : being or passing in a straight line from parent to

dischargeable debt

dischargeable debt A debt for which the Bankruptcy Code allows the debtor's personal liability to be eliminated. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

disclosure statement

designed to provide "adequate information" to creditors to enable them to evaluate the chapter 11 plan of reorganization. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

disclosures

hazards in pre-1978 housing. A seller found to have knowingly lied about a defect may face legal penalties. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

discount point

or less). After the discount period, the ARM rate will probably go up depending on the index rate. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

discrimination

Unfair treatment or denial of normal privileges to persons because of their race, age, sex, nationality or religion. Source: FindLaw

districts, municipal utilities, and school districts).

districts, municipal utilities, and school districts). Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

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