The course of legal proceedings established by the legal system of a nation or state to protect individual rights and liberties.
Due-on-sale clause
Language in a mortgage stating that a loan must be fully repaid upon the sale of a home.
Dull
(1) Not brilliant. Dim. Not Shiny. (2) Not pointed or sharp. Blunt.
Dull finish
Non-glossy painted surface.
Dull rub
Surface that has been rubbed to a dull sheen finish.
Dummy
Individual acting in the place of someone else in order to conceal his or her identity.
Dumping
Painting very quickly.
Dumpy level
Level, which has a telescope and leveling vial, mounted on a rotating plate. Sight is taken through the telescope so that the point on the graduated rod that is level to the telescope can be found. The telescope is leveled using the leveling vial and then the crosshairs are lined up to a point on the rod.
Dunnage
Loose packing of any bulky material that is used around objects for shipping.
Duostrainer
Sink drain fitting consisting of a strainer body attached to the drain opening and a removable basket. Also called a strainer.
