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FIRM OFFER

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An offer that is firm and states that it may not be withdrawn or revoked for a stated period of time. Usually refers to an offer made in writing. Such is an enforceable contract (such as an option contract.) … [Read more...] about FIRM OFFER

FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY

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The intentional breaking into a dwelling place of another with the intent to steal something. … [Read more...] about FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY

FIRM QUOTE

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A reliable and actionable quote. … [Read more...] about FIRM QUOTE

FIRST DEGREE MURDER

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The intentional killing of another person with premeditation. Someone who acted willfully or deliberately, e.g. to mix cyanide in the drink of another person intending to cause their death. … [Read more...] about FIRST DEGREE MURDER

FIRMA

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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

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