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Desus

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Same as Dessus.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

desuz, desuis, desuys, I. fr. Above; before; below; under; upon.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

dessus,/r. Above.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Desuz, Desuis, Desuys, L. Fr. Under; below. Comprises desus le nosme de peison; comprised under the name of mast. Britt. c. 55. See Desous. Upon; above. Kelham. L. Fr. Diet. Before. Britt. c. 89.