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Forthwith
ForthwithWhen a thing is to be done forthwith, it seems that it must be performed as soon as by reasonable exertion, confined to that object, it may be done. This is the import of the term; it varies, of course, with every particular case. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- When 1) At which time, in wills, standing by itself unqualified and unexplained, this is a word of condition denoting the time at which the gift is to continence. 2) The context of a will may show that the word when is to be applied to the possession only, not to the vesting of a legacy; but to justify this construction, there must be circumstances, or other expressions in the will, showing such to have been the testator's intent. Forthwith When a thing is to be done forthwith, it seems that it must be performed as soon as by reasonable exertion, confined to that object, it may be done. This is the import of the term; it varies, of course, with every particular case. Reasonable Conformable or agreeable to reason; just; rational. 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. Course The direction in which a line runs in surveying. Case 1) Practice. A contested question before a court of justicea suit or action a cause. 2) An agreement in writing, between a plaintiff and defendant, that the facts in dispute between them are as there agreed upon and mentioned SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Fortiori Fortiori or a fortiori. An epithet for any conclusion or inference, which is much stronger than another. "If it be so, in a feoffment passing a new right, a fortiori, much more is it for the restitution of an ancient right." PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Former recovery A recovery in a former action. Formulary A book of forms or precedents for matters of law; the form. Fornication Criminal law. The unlawful carnal knowledge of an unmarried person with another, whether the latter be married or unmarried. When the party is married, the offence, as to him or her, is known by the name of adultery. Fornication is, however, included in every case of adultery, as a larceny is included in robbery. Forprise Taken before hand. This word is sometimes, though but seldom, used in leases and conveyances, implying an exception or reservation. Forprise, in another sense, is taken for any exaction. Forswear To swear falsely. Forthwith Fortiori Fortiori or a fortiori. An epithet for any conclusion or inference, which is much stronger than another. "If it be so, in a feoffment passing a new right, a fortiori, much more is it for the restitution of an ancient right." Forum cœli The court of heaven. Forum conveniens Appropriate/convenient court, referring to the principle whereby a court which would not normally have jurisdiction over a claim nevertheless accepts jurisdiction, because there is no other appropriate jurisdiction to hear the claim, in order to ensure that justice is done. Forum domicilli The court of one's domicil. Forum non conveniens Inappropriate/inconvenient court, referring to the principle whereby a court which has jurisdiction over a claim, nevertheless stays conditionally or, dismisses conditionally or unconditionally the suit, in order that the claim may be tried in another jurisdiction to which the defendant is amenable and which the court believes is more appropriate or convenient for the litigation, including the interests of justice. We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Forthwith. If you have a better definition for Forthwith than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Forthwith may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Forthwith and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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