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FISC

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An Anglicized form of the Latin "fiscus" (which see.) … [Read more...]

FIREBOTE

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Fuel for necessary use; a privilege allowed to tenants to take necessary wood for fuel. … [Read more...]

FIRMLY

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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...]

FISCAL

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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...]

FIRKIN

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A measure of capacity equal to nine gallons. The word firkin is also used to designate a weight, used for butter and cheese, of fifty-six pounds avoirdupois. … [Read more...]

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