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Folcmote
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FolcmoteThe 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.
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Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
Court
A body in government to which the administration of justice is delegated.
Assembly
The union of a number of persons in the same place.
People
A state.
Tithing
English law. Formerly a district containing ten men with their fam-ilies. In each tithing there was a tithing man whose duty it was to keep the peace, as a constable now is bound to do.
Town
This word is used differently in different parts of the United States. In Pennsylvania and some other of the middle states, it signifies a village or a city. In some of the northeastern states it denotes a subdivision of a county, called in other places a township.
Jurisdiction
Practice. A power constitutionally conferred upon a judge or magistrate, to take cognizance of, and decide causes according to law, and to carry his sentence into execution. The tract of land or district within which a judge or magistrate has jurisdiction, is called his territory, and his power in relation to his territory is called his territorial jurisdiction.
Trespass
Torts. An unlawful act committed with violence, ti et armis, to the person, property or relative rights of another. Every felony includes a tres-pass, in common parlance, such acts are not in general considered as tres-passes, yet they subject the offender to an action of trespass after his conviction or acquittal. 2) Remedies. The name of an action, instituted for the recovery of damages, for a wrong committed against the plaintiff, with immediate force; as an assault and battery against the person; an unlawful entry into his, land, and an unlawful injury with direct force to his personal property. It does not lie for a mere non-feasance, nor when the matter affected was not tangible.
Corn
In its most comprehensive sense, this term signifies every sort of grain, as well as peas and beans, this is its meaning in the memorandum usually contained in policies of insurance. But it does not include rice.
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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
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.
Folcmote
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.
For cause
An employment arrangement where employees may only be terminated for a proven cause.
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Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
Court
A body in government to which the administration of justice is delegated.
Assembly
The union of a number of persons in the same place.
People
A state.
Tithing
English law. Formerly a district containing ten men with their fam-ilies. In each tithing there was a tithing man whose duty it was to keep the peace, as a constable now is bound to do.
Town
This word is used differently in different parts of the United States. In Pennsylvania and some other of the middle states, it signifies a village or a city. In some of the northeastern states it denotes a subdivision of a county, called in other places a township.
Jurisdiction
Practice. A power constitutionally conferred upon a judge or magistrate, to take cognizance of, and decide causes according to law, and to carry his sentence into execution. The tract of land or district within which a judge or magistrate has jurisdiction, is called his territory, and his power in relation to his territory is called his territorial jurisdiction.
Trespass
Torts. An unlawful act committed with violence, ti et armis, to the person, property or relative rights of another. Every felony includes a tres-pass, in common parlance, such acts are not in general considered as tres-passes, yet they subject the offender to an action of trespass after his conviction or acquittal. 2) Remedies. The name of an action, instituted for the recovery of damages, for a wrong committed against the plaintiff, with immediate force; as an assault and battery against the person; an unlawful entry into his, land, and an unlawful injury with direct force to his personal property. It does not lie for a mere non-feasance, nor when the matter affected was not tangible.
Corn
In its most comprehensive sense, this term signifies every sort of grain, as well as peas and beans, this is its meaning in the memorandum usually contained in policies of insurance. But it does not include rice.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
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.
Folcmote
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.
For cause
An employment arrangement where employees may only be terminated for a proven cause.
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