An insurance policy that pays the beneficiary based upon damage to the property being caused by fire and, sometimes, other elements such as rain or wind. … [Read more...] about FIRE INSURANCE
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FIRME
In old records. A farm. Firmior et potentior est oporatio legis quam dispositio nominis. The operation of the law is firmer and more powerful [or efficacious] than the disposition of man. Co. Litt 102a. … [Read more...] about FIRME
FIRST-CLASS
Of the most superior or excellent grade or kind; belonging to the head or chief or numerically precedent of several classes into which the general subject is divided. First-class mail-matter. In the postal laws. All mailable matter containing writing and all else that is sealed against inspection. First-class misdemeanant. In English law. Under the prisons act (28 & 29 … [Read more...] about FIRST-CLASS
FIRE SALE
A sale of goods or items at a significantly reduced price in order to sell the items as quickly as possible. The term originates from a sale that is done after a fire, flood or other force causing significant damages to a business leaving no viable place to store the inventory. … [Read more...] about FIRE SALE
FIRMIOR ET POTENTIOR EST OPERATIO LEGIS QUAM DISPOSITIO HOMINIS
Latin, meaning The operation of law is firmer and more powerful than the will of man. … [Read more...] about FIRMIOR ET POTENTIOR EST OPERATIO LEGIS QUAM DISPOSITIO HOMINIS