The act of committing a crime; when a person is arrested flagrante delicto, the only evidence required to convict him, is to prove that fact. … [Read more...] about FLAGRANTE DELICTO
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FIVE-MILE ACT
An act of parliament, passed in 1065, against non-conformists, whereby ministers of that body were prohibited from coming within five miles of any corporate town, or place where they had preached or lectured. Brown. … [Read more...] about FIVE-MILE ACT
FIX
Abbreviation for financial Information Exchange. To render liable. 2. This term is applied to the condition of special bail; when the plaintiff has issued a ca. sa. which has been returned by the sheriff, non est, the bail are said to be fixed, unless the defendant be surrendered within the time allowed ex gratia, by the practice of the court. The defendant's death after the … [Read more...] about FIX
FIXED ANNUITY
An annuity payment a set, constant amount of a period of time or the time period of one's life. … [Read more...] about FIXED ANNUITY
FISHGARTH
A dam or wear in a river for taking fish. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FISHGARTH