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Feudal
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FeudalA term applied to whatever concerned a feud; as feudal law: feudal rights.
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Term
1) Construction. Word; expression speech. 2) Contracts. This word is used in the civil, law to denote the space of time granted to the debtor for discharging his obligation; there are express terms resulting from the positive stipulations of the agreement; as, where one undertakes to pay a certain sum on a certain day and also terms which tacitly result from the nature of the things which are the object of the engagement, or from the place where the act is agreed to be done. For instance, if a builder engage to construct a house for me, I must allow a reasonable time for fulfilling his engagement. 3) Estates. The limitation of an estate, as a term for years, for life, and the like. The word term does not merely signify the time specified in the lease, but the estate also and interest that passes by that lease; and therefore the term may expire during the continuance of the time, as by surrender, forfeiture and the like. 4) Practice. The space of time during which a court holds a session; sometimes the term is a monthly, at others it is a quarterly period, according to the constitution of the court.
Feud
This word, in Scotland, signifies a combination of kindred to revenge injuries or affronts done to any of their blood.
Feudal
A term applied to whatever concerned a feud; as feudal law: feudal rights.
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
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Feud
This word, in Scotland, signifies a combination of kindred to revenge injuries or affronts done to any of their blood.
Feuda
In the early feudal times grants were made, in the first place, only during the pleasure of the grantor, and called muncra; afterwards for life, called beneficia; and, finally, they were extended to the vassal and his sons, and then they acquired the name offeudal.
Feudal system
A social structure that existed throughout much of Europe between 800 and 1400 and that revolved around a multi-level hierarchy between lords (who held land granted under tenure from the king), and their tenants (also called "vassals").Tenants would lease land from the lord in exchange for loyalty and goods or services, such as military assistance or money. In exchange, the tenant would be protected from attack.
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Ferryman
One employed in taking persons across a river or other stream, in boats or other contrivances at a ferry. The owner of a ferry is not considered a ferryman, when it is rented and in the possession of a tenant.
Festinum remedium
A speedy remedy.
Fetters
A sort of iron put on the legs of malefactors, or persons accused of crimes.
Feud
This word, in Scotland, signifies a combination of kindred to revenge injuries or affronts done to any of their blood.
Feuda
In the early feudal times grants were made, in the first place, only during the pleasure of the grantor, and called muncra; afterwards for life, called beneficia; and, finally, they were extended to the vassal and his sons, and then they acquired the name offeudal.
Feudal
Feudal system
A social structure that existed throughout much of Europe between 800 and 1400 and that revolved around a multi-level hierarchy between lords (who held land granted under tenure from the king), and their tenants (also called "vassals").Tenants would lease land from the lord in exchange for loyalty and goods or services, such as military assistance or money. In exchange, the tenant would be protected from attack.
Fiances of u.s. citizen
A nonimmigrant alien coming to the United States to conclude a valid marriage with a U.S. citizen within ninety days after entry.
Fiar
Scotch law. He whose property is burdened with a life rent.
Fiat
Practice. An order of a judge, or of an officer, whose authority, to be signified by his signature, is necessary to authenticate the particular acts.
Fiat justitia
Let justice be done.
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Term
1) Construction. Word; expression speech. 2) Contracts. This word is used in the civil, law to denote the space of time granted to the debtor for discharging his obligation; there are express terms resulting from the positive stipulations of the agreement; as, where one undertakes to pay a certain sum on a certain day and also terms which tacitly result from the nature of the things which are the object of the engagement, or from the place where the act is agreed to be done. For instance, if a builder engage to construct a house for me, I must allow a reasonable time for fulfilling his engagement. 3) Estates. The limitation of an estate, as a term for years, for life, and the like. The word term does not merely signify the time specified in the lease, but the estate also and interest that passes by that lease; and therefore the term may expire during the continuance of the time, as by surrender, forfeiture and the like. 4) Practice. The space of time during which a court holds a session; sometimes the term is a monthly, at others it is a quarterly period, according to the constitution of the court.
Feud
This word, in Scotland, signifies a combination of kindred to revenge injuries or affronts done to any of their blood.
Feudal
A term applied to whatever concerned a feud; as feudal law: feudal rights.
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Feud
This word, in Scotland, signifies a combination of kindred to revenge injuries or affronts done to any of their blood.
Feuda
In the early feudal times grants were made, in the first place, only during the pleasure of the grantor, and called muncra; afterwards for life, called beneficia; and, finally, they were extended to the vassal and his sons, and then they acquired the name offeudal.
Feudal system
A social structure that existed throughout much of Europe between 800 and 1400 and that revolved around a multi-level hierarchy between lords (who held land granted under tenure from the king), and their tenants (also called "vassals").Tenants would lease land from the lord in exchange for loyalty and goods or services, such as military assistance or money. In exchange, the tenant would be protected from attack.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Ferryman
One employed in taking persons across a river or other stream, in boats or other contrivances at a ferry. The owner of a ferry is not considered a ferryman, when it is rented and in the possession of a tenant.
Festinum remedium
A speedy remedy.
Fetters
A sort of iron put on the legs of malefactors, or persons accused of crimes.
Feud
This word, in Scotland, signifies a combination of kindred to revenge injuries or affronts done to any of their blood.
Feuda
In the early feudal times grants were made, in the first place, only during the pleasure of the grantor, and called muncra; afterwards for life, called beneficia; and, finally, they were extended to the vassal and his sons, and then they acquired the name offeudal.
Feudal
Feudal system
A social structure that existed throughout much of Europe between 800 and 1400 and that revolved around a multi-level hierarchy between lords (who held land granted under tenure from the king), and their tenants (also called "vassals").Tenants would lease land from the lord in exchange for loyalty and goods or services, such as military assistance or money. In exchange, the tenant would be protected from attack.
Fiances of u.s. citizen
A nonimmigrant alien coming to the United States to conclude a valid marriage with a U.S. citizen within ninety days after entry.
Fiar
Scotch law. He whose property is burdened with a life rent.
Fiat
Practice. An order of a judge, or of an officer, whose authority, to be signified by his signature, is necessary to authenticate the particular acts.
Fiat justitia
Let justice be done.
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