In old English law. Liberty to scour and repair a milldam, and carry away the soil, etc. Blount … [Read more...] about FIRMURA
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FISCAL ACCOUNTING PERIOD
The 12 month period used by a business other than the calendar year (January 1 - December 31.) While most businesses are required to use the calendar year for taxes, in some circumstances it is possible to use the fiscal year if there is good reason to have why it is more appropriate. … [Read more...] about FISCAL ACCOUNTING PERIOD
FIRLOT
A Scotch measure of capacity, containing two gallons aud a pint. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FIRLOT
FIRST
Initial; leading; chief; preceding all others of the same kind or class in sequence, (numerical or chronological;) entitled to priority or preference above others. Redman v. Railroad Co., 33 N. J. Eq. 165; Thompson v. Grand Gulf R. A B. Co., 3 How. (Miss.) 247, 34 Am. Dec. 81; Hapgood v. Brown, 102 Mass. 452. First devisee. The person to whom the estate is first given by the … [Read more...] about FIRST
FISCUS
In Roman law. The treasury of the prince or emperor, as distinguished from "cerarium," which was the treasury of the state. Spelman. The treasury or property of the state, as distinguished from the private property of the sovereign. In English law. The king's treasury, as the repository of forfeited property. The treasury of a noble, or of any private person. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FISCUS