Glossary

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Debt Recovery	The processes whereby money that has been loaned, with a prior contract or promise in place, is recovered.

Defamation/Libel and Slander	Defamation refers to injury of a person's good name or reputation by a third party. If the defamatory comments are written down, published or broadcast this is known as libel; if oral, or in another non-permanent form, it is slander.

Defence Contracts	Contracts for the production and supply of military equipment.

Disasters	Dealing with claims for injury and damage to property caused by natural or man-made disasters.

Discrimination	Unfair or unequal treatment of somebody because of his or her age, sex, race, religion or disability.

Distribution	Arrangements for getting goods to consumers, involving national distributors, wholesalers, retailers, dealers and agents. When exclusive rights are granted, competition may be damaged.

Divorce	The dissolution of a marriage.

Domestic Disputes	Legal problems that arise in the home, and the legislation that exists to resolve these problems. This can include the granting of an injunction against a violent partner or the resolution of divorce and custody issues.

Drafting	The preparation of deeds, contracts and other legal documents.