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