In old English law. An assuranee of some privilege, by deed or charter. … [Read more...] about FIRMITAS
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FISC
An Anglicized form of the Latin "fiscus" (which see.) … [Read more...] about FISC
FIREBOTE
Fuel for necessary use; a privilege allowed to tenants to take necessary wood for fuel. … [Read more...] about FIREBOTE
FIRMLY
A statement that an affiant "firmly believes" the contents of the affidavit Imports a strong or high degree of belief, and is equivalent to saying that he "verily" believes it. Bradley v. Eccles, 1 Browne (Pa.) 258; Thompson v. White, 4 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 137. The operative words in a bond or recognizance, that the obligor is held and "firmly bound," are equivalent to an … [Read more...] about FIRMLY
FISCAL
Belonging to the fisc, or public treasury. Relating to accounts or the management of revenue. Fiscal agent. This term does not necessarily mean depositary of the public funds, so as, by the simple use of it in a statute, without any directions in this respect, to make it the duty of the state treasurer to deposit with him any moneys in the treasury. State v. Dubuclet, 27 La. … [Read more...] about FISCAL