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
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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
FOEMINA VIRO CO-OPERTA
A married woman; a feme covert. Feeminse ab omnibus officiis civilibus vel publicis remotee sunt. Women are excluded from all civil and public charges or offices. Dig. 50, 17, 2; 1 Exch. 645; 6 Mees. & W. 216. Foeminse non sunt capaces de publicis officiis. Jenk. Cent. 237. Women are not admissible to public offices. … [Read more...] about FOEMINA VIRO CO-OPERTA