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Browse Dictionary: Letter "D"

Defense Attorney /dɪˈfɛns əˌtɝː.ni/

A defense attorney represents individuals accused of crimes.

Design Defect /dɪˈzaɪn ˈdiː.fekt/

A design defect is an inherent flaw in a product's design that makes it unreasonably dangerous.

Dog Bite Statute /dɑːɡ baɪt ˈstætʃ.uːt/

Dog bite statutes govern liability for injuries caused by dogs.

Due Care /duː ker/

Due care is acting with reasonable caution and responsibility.

Defense of Property /dɪˈfɛns əv ˈprɑː.pɚ.ti/

Defense of property allows protection of one’s belongings.

Death Penalty /ˈdɛθ ˌpɛn.əl.ti/

The death penalty is state-sanctioned execution for severe crimes.

Driving While Intoxicated /ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ waɪl ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪd/

Driving while intoxicated is operating a vehicle under influence.

Date Rape /ˈdeɪt ˌreɪp/

Date rape is sexual assault between acquaintances.

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