De

/de/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Commentary

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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