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FLEMESWITE

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The possession of the goods of fugitives. Fleta, lib. 1, c 147. … [Read more...]

FLOOD

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An overflow of water that may cause damage. … [Read more...]

FLET

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In Saxon law. Land; a house; home. … [Read more...]

FLOOR

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A section of a building between horizontal planes. A term used metaphorically, in parliamentary practice, to denote the exclusive right to address the body in session. A member who has been recognized by the chairman, and' who is in order, is said to "have the floor," until his remarks are concluded. Similarly, the "floor of vthe house" means the main part of the hall where the … [Read more...]

FLETA

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The name given to an ancient treatise on the laws of England, founded mainly upon the writings of Bracton and Glanville, and supposed to have been written in the time of Edw. I. The author is unknown, hut it is surmised that he was a judge or learned lawyer who was at that time confined in the Fleet prison, whence the name of the book. … [Read more...]

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