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| Declaratory judgment
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A binding determination by the court as to whether there is a justiciable (allowable) action between the litigants. A subsequent trial determines any relief on the declared justiciable action. |
| Declination
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(1) A bending or sloping downward. (2) An oblique variation from some definite direction. (3) The angle formed by a magnetic needle with the line pointing to the true north. 4. A polite refusal. |
| Declining block rate
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An electricity supplier rate structure in which the per unit price of electricity decreases as the amount of energy increases. Normally only available to very large consumers. |
| Declining market
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Market condition in which there are more sellers than buyers, causing prices to fall. |
| Declivity
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A downward slope or sloping, as a hill. |
| Decommissioning
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The process of removing a power plant, apparatus, equipment, building, or facility from operation. |
| Decomposition
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The process of breaking down organic material; reduction of the net energy level and change in physical and chemical composition of organic material. |
| Decontaminate
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To rid of a polluting or harmful substance. Purifying. |
| Decorate
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(1) To add something to made more attractive. To adorn. (2) To plan and arrange colors, furnishings, etc. (3) To give a token of honor or medal. |
| Decorated gypsum wallboard
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Decorative, factory applied, vinyl or paper coated wallboard panels. |
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