A dam or wear in a river for taking fish. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FISHGARTH
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FIXED ASSET
Long term property of a tangible nature (such as a large machine, building, manufacturing plant) which is used in the operation of the business that isn't readily convertible into cash. Also known as a capital asset, may also refer to fixtures and other items where the purchase represents an investment in an asset. … [Read more...] about FIXED ASSET
FISHING BILL
A term descriptive of a bill in equity which seeks a discovery upon general, loose, and vague allegations. Story, Eq. PI. i 325; In re Pacific Ry. Com'n (C. C.) 32 Fed. 263; Hurricane Tel. Co. v. Mohler, 51 W. Va. 1, 41 S. E. 421; Carroll v. Carroll, 11 Barb. (N. Y.) 298. … [Read more...] about FISHING BILL
FIXED CAPITAL
Money that is invested in a company and cannot be removed. … [Read more...] about FIXED CAPITAL
FIRMA
In old English law. The contract of lease or letting; also the rent (or farm) reserved upon a lease of lands, which was frequently payable in provisions, but sometimes in money, in which latter case it was called "albo flrma," white rent. A messuage, with the house and garden belonging thereto. Also provision for the table; a banquet; a tribute towards the entertainment of the … [Read more...] about FIRMA