In old Scotch law. Forethought; premeditated. 1 Pltc. Crim. Tr Pt 1, p. 90. … [Read more...] about FOIRTHOOHT
F
FLUXUS
In old English law. Flow. Per fluxum et refluxum maris, by the flow and reflow of the sea. Dal. pi. 10. … [Read more...] about FLUXUS
FOEDUS
In international law. A treaty; a league; a compact. … [Read more...] about FOEDUS
FOITERERS
Vagabonds. Blount … [Read more...] about FOITERERS
FLY FOR IT
On a criminal trial in former times, it was usual after a verdict of not guilty to Inquire also, "Did he fly for it?" This practice was abolished by the 7 A 8 Geo. IV., c. 28, … [Read more...] about FLY FOR IT