De
/de/
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- (prep.) Used in legal terms, particularly in names or titles derived from Romance languages, meaning 'of' or 'from.'
The case of De La Cruz involves property law.
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Primarily appears in proper names, titles, or phrases inherited from Romance languages; not a standalone legal term but used in nomenclature.
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