A genus of herbaceous plants, with racemes of two-spurred
or heart-shaped flowers, including the Dutchman's breeches, and the
more showy Bleeding heart (D. spectabilis).
Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in foro externo, such as appointments to benefices. The name is derived from the word datum, given or...