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FootA 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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Measure
That which is used as a rule to determine a quantity. A certain quantity of something, taken for a unit, and which expresses a relation with other quantities of the same thing.
Yard
1) A measure of length, containing three feet, or thirty-six inches.2) Estates.A piece of land enclosed for the use and accommodation of the inhabitants of a house. In England it is nearly synonymous with backside
Conclusion
1) Practice. Making the last argument or address to the court or jury. 2) remedies. An estoppel; a bar; the act of a man by which he has confessed a matter or thing which he can no longer deny.
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.
Fine
"1) A sum of money, which, by judgment of a competent jurisdiction, is required to be paid for the punishment of an offence. 2) The amount paid by the tenant, on his entrance, to the lord. 3) A special kind of conveyance.
Account
Practice. 1) A statement of the receipts and payments of an executor, administrator, or other trustee, of the estate confided to him. 2) An account is also the statement of two merchants or others who have dealt together, showing the debits and credits between them.
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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
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.
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For cause
An employment arrangement where employees may only be terminated for a proven cause.
For that
Pleading. It is a maxim in law, regulating alike every form of action, that the plaintiff shall state his complaint in positive and direct terms, and not by way of recital. "For that " is a positive allegation; "For that whereas," in Latin "quod cum" is a recital.
Forbearance
Contracts. The act by which a creditor waits for the payment of the debt due him by the debtor, after it has become due.
Force majeure
A superior force. An event that no human foresight could anticipate or which if anticipated, is too strong to be considered an industrial strike which leads to loss of profits. Circumstances must be abnormal and unforeseeable, so that the consequences could not have been avoided through the exercise of all due care.
Forced heir
Forced heirs are those who cannot be disinherited. This term is used among the civilians.
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Measure
That which is used as a rule to determine a quantity. A certain quantity of something, taken for a unit, and which expresses a relation with other quantities of the same thing.
Yard
1) A measure of length, containing three feet, or thirty-six inches.2) Estates.A piece of land enclosed for the use and accommodation of the inhabitants of a house. In England it is nearly synonymous with backside
Conclusion
1) Practice. Making the last argument or address to the court or jury. 2) remedies. An estoppel; a bar; the act of a man by which he has confessed a matter or thing which he can no longer deny.
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.
Fine
"1) A sum of money, which, by judgment of a competent jurisdiction, is required to be paid for the punishment of an offence. 2) The amount paid by the tenant, on his entrance, to the lord. 3) A special kind of conveyance.
Account
Practice. 1) A statement of the receipts and payments of an executor, administrator, or other trustee, of the estate confided to him. 2) An account is also the statement of two merchants or others who have dealt together, showing the debits and credits between them.
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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
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
For cause
An employment arrangement where employees may only be terminated for a proven cause.
For that
Pleading. It is a maxim in law, regulating alike every form of action, that the plaintiff shall state his complaint in positive and direct terms, and not by way of recital. "For that " is a positive allegation; "For that whereas," in Latin "quod cum" is a recital.
Forbearance
Contracts. The act by which a creditor waits for the payment of the debt due him by the debtor, after it has become due.
Force majeure
A superior force. An event that no human foresight could anticipate or which if anticipated, is too strong to be considered an industrial strike which leads to loss of profits. Circumstances must be abnormal and unforeseeable, so that the consequences could not have been avoided through the exercise of all due care.
Forced heir
Forced heirs are those who cannot be disinherited. This term is used among the civilians.
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