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FISH
An animal which inhabits the water, breathes by means of gills, swims by the aid of fins, and is oviparous. Fish, commissioner. A public officer of the United States, created by act of congress of February 9, 1871, whose duties principally concern the preservation and increase throughoul the country of fish suitable for food. Rev. St. … [Read more...]
FIRM COMMITMENT
A conclusive and clear commitment where a party agrees to be bound to something, such as an offer or to act. … [Read more...]
FIRST AMENDMENT
The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution which was added to the Bill of Rights which guarantees each person the right of free speech, assembly, practice of religion and the press. … [Read more...]
FISHERY
A place prepared for catching fish with nets or hooks. This is commonly applied to the place of drawing a seine or net Hart v. Hill, 1 Whart. (Pa.) 131, 132. A right or liberty of taking fish; a species of incorporeal hereditament anciently termed "piscary," of which there are several kinds. 2 Bl. Comm. 34, 39 ; 3 Kent Comm. 409-418; Arnold v. Mundy, 6 N. J. Law, 22, 10 Am. … [Read more...]