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Foetus
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FoetusMedical jurisprudence. The unborn child. The name of embryo is sometimes given to it; but, although the terms are occasionally used indiscriminately, the latter is more frequently employed to designate the state of an unborn child during the first three months after conception, and by some until quickening. A foetus is sometimes described by the uncouth phrase of infant in ventre sa mere.
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Jurisprudence
Formal study of the principles on which legal rules are based and the means by which judges guide their decision making.
Child
Generally, an unmarried person under 21 years of age who is: a child born in wedlock; a stepchild, provided that the child was under 18 years of age at the time that the marriage creating the stepchild relationship occurred; a legitimated child, provided that the child was legitimated while in the legal custody of the legitimating parent; a child born out of wedlock, when a benefit is sought on the basis of its relationship with its mother, or to its father if the father has or had a bona fide relationship with the child; a child adopted while under 16 years of age who has resided since adoption in the legal custody of the adopting parents for at least 2 years; or an orphan, under 16 years of age, who has been adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen or has an immediate-relative visa petition submitted in his/her behalf and is coming to the United States for adoption by a U.S. citizen.
Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
Employed
One who is in the service of another. Such a person is entitled to rights and liable to.perform certain duties.
State
1) Government. In its most enlarged sense, it signifies a self-sufficient body of persons united together in one community for the defence of their rights, and to do right and justice to foreigners. In this sense, the state means the whole people united into one body politic; and the state, and the people of the state, are equivalent expressions. 2) Condition of persons. This word has various acceptations. If we inquire into its origin, it will be found to come from the Latin status, which is derived from the verb stare, sto, whence has been made statio, which signifies the place where a person is located, stat, to fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon him.
Foetus
Medical jurisprudence. The unborn child. The name of embryo is sometimes given to it; but, although the terms are occasionally used indiscriminately, the latter is more frequently employed to designate the state of an unborn child during the first three months after conception, and by some until quickening. A foetus is sometimes described by the uncouth phrase of infant in ventre sa mere.
Infant
Persons. One under the age of twenty-one years.
Ventre
Ventre or Venter.Signifies literally the belly. In law it is used figuratively for the wife: for example, a man has three children by the first, and one by the second venter.
Mere
This is the French word for mother. It is frequently used as, in ventre sa mere, which signifies; a child unborn, or in the womb.
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Foeticide
Medical juridic. Recently, this term has been applied to designate the act by which criminal abortion is produced.
Foetura
Civil law. The produce of animals, and the fruit of other property, which are acquired to the owner of such animals and property, by virtue of his right.
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Flumen
Civil law. The name of a servitude which consists in the right of turning the rain water, gathered in a spout, on another's land.
Foedus
A league; a compact.
Foenus nauticus
1)The name given to marine interest. 2)The amount of such interest is not limited by law, because the lender runs the risk of losing, his principal.
Foeticide
Medical juridic. Recently, this term has been applied to designate the act by which criminal abortion is produced.
Foetura
Civil law. The produce of animals, and the fruit of other property, which are acquired to the owner of such animals and property, by virtue of his right.
Foetus
Folcmote
The name of a court among the Saxons. It was literally an assembly of the people or inhabitants of the tithing or town, its jurisdiction extended over disputes between neighbors, as to matters of trespass in meadows, corn, and the like.
Folk-land
English law. Land formerly held at the pleasure of the lord, and resumed at his discretion. It was held in villenage.
Follow london clause
Is found often in marine insurance contracts. It is a clear indication that a contract is to be governed by English law. It is usually inserted where many persons are sharing in the risk.
Food and drug administration
FDA. A federal agency which sets safety and quality standards for food, drugs, cosmetics, and household substances.
Foot
A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Jurisprudence
Formal study of the principles on which legal rules are based and the means by which judges guide their decision making.
Child
Generally, an unmarried person under 21 years of age who is: a child born in wedlock; a stepchild, provided that the child was under 18 years of age at the time that the marriage creating the stepchild relationship occurred; a legitimated child, provided that the child was legitimated while in the legal custody of the legitimating parent; a child born out of wedlock, when a benefit is sought on the basis of its relationship with its mother, or to its father if the father has or had a bona fide relationship with the child; a child adopted while under 16 years of age who has resided since adoption in the legal custody of the adopting parents for at least 2 years; or an orphan, under 16 years of age, who has been adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen or has an immediate-relative visa petition submitted in his/her behalf and is coming to the United States for adoption by a U.S. citizen.
Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
Employed
One who is in the service of another. Such a person is entitled to rights and liable to.perform certain duties.
State
1) Government. In its most enlarged sense, it signifies a self-sufficient body of persons united together in one community for the defence of their rights, and to do right and justice to foreigners. In this sense, the state means the whole people united into one body politic; and the state, and the people of the state, are equivalent expressions. 2) Condition of persons. This word has various acceptations. If we inquire into its origin, it will be found to come from the Latin status, which is derived from the verb stare, sto, whence has been made statio, which signifies the place where a person is located, stat, to fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon him.
Foetus
Medical jurisprudence. The unborn child. The name of embryo is sometimes given to it; but, although the terms are occasionally used indiscriminately, the latter is more frequently employed to designate the state of an unborn child during the first three months after conception, and by some until quickening. A foetus is sometimes described by the uncouth phrase of infant in ventre sa mere.
Infant
Persons. One under the age of twenty-one years.
Ventre
Ventre or Venter.Signifies literally the belly. In law it is used figuratively for the wife: for example, a man has three children by the first, and one by the second venter.
Mere
This is the French word for mother. It is frequently used as, in ventre sa mere, which signifies; a child unborn, or in the womb.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Foeticide
Medical juridic. Recently, this term has been applied to designate the act by which criminal abortion is produced.
Foetura
Civil law. The produce of animals, and the fruit of other property, which are acquired to the owner of such animals and property, by virtue of his right.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Flumen
Civil law. The name of a servitude which consists in the right of turning the rain water, gathered in a spout, on another's land.
Foedus
A league; a compact.
Foenus nauticus
1)The name given to marine interest. 2)The amount of such interest is not limited by law, because the lender runs the risk of losing, his principal.
Foeticide
Medical juridic. Recently, this term has been applied to designate the act by which criminal abortion is produced.
Foetura
Civil law. The produce of animals, and the fruit of other property, which are acquired to the owner of such animals and property, by virtue of his right.
Foetus
Folcmote
The name of a court among the Saxons. It was literally an assembly of the people or inhabitants of the tithing or town, its jurisdiction extended over disputes between neighbors, as to matters of trespass in meadows, corn, and the like.
Folk-land
English law. Land formerly held at the pleasure of the lord, and resumed at his discretion. It was held in villenage.
Follow london clause
Is found often in marine insurance contracts. It is a clear indication that a contract is to be governed by English law. It is usually inserted where many persons are sharing in the risk.
Food and drug administration
FDA. A federal agency which sets safety and quality standards for food, drugs, cosmetics, and household substances.
Foot
A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.
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