In Saxon law. A fine on account of brawls and quarrels. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FLICHWITE
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FLOTSAM
1. The floating debris from a ship wrecked at sea. 2. A name for the goods which float upon the sea when castoverboard for the safety of the ship or when a ship is sunk. Distinguished from "jetsam"and "ligan." Bract lib. 2 c. 5; 5 Coke. 100; 1 Bl. Comm. 292. … [Read more...] about FLOTSAM
FLIGHT
In criminal law. The act of one under accusation, who evades fhe law by voluntarily withdrawing himself. It is presumptive evidence of guilt. … [Read more...] about FLIGHT
FLOTSAM OR FLOTSAN
A name for the goods which float upon the sea when a ship is sunk, in distinction from Jetsam, and Legan. … [Read more...] about FLOTSAM OR FLOTSAN
FLIGHT FROM PROSECUTION
See flee, the act of leaving the scene of a crime or running away to avoid capture. … [Read more...] about FLIGHT FROM PROSECUTION