Duhaime's Law Dictionary D Legal definitions for terms and concepts beginning with D Duty A legal obligation for a person to conduct himself to a certain standard failing which he could be liable for negligence if damages occur in the result. Duty of Care An obligation to conform to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of another against an unreasonable risk of harm. Duty of Fair Representation A union's duty to be free of arbitrary judgment or discrimination or bad faith towards one it its members. Dwelling A place to live in. Dying Declaration Exception to the hearsay rule: a statement of fact made by a dying victim relating to the cause and circumstances of a homicide. Page1 (Da - De) | Page2 (De - Di) | Page3 (Di - Do) | Page4 (Do - Du) | Page5 (Du - Dy) Always looking up definitions? Save time with our search provider (modern browsers only) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Law Dictionary, or if you have suggestion for a legal term, we'd love to hear from you!