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Term: D.E.R.I.C
Definition: D.E.R.I.C. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "De ea re ita censuere" which means "guilty of nothing" or "not guilty". It is a legal term used to describe someone who has not committed a crime or done anything wrong.
Definition: D.E.R.I.C. is an abbreviation for "DE EA RE ITA CENSUERE" which means "DE RIEN CULPABLE" in Law French. It means "not guilty" or "guilty of nothing".
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These examples show that when someone is found D.E.R.I.C., it means they are not guilty of the crime they were accused of. It is a legal term used in court to indicate that the defendant has been acquitted and is not responsible for the crime.