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FIRM COMMITMENT

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A conclusive and clear commitment where a party agrees to be bound to something, such as an offer or to act. … [Read more...]

FIRST AMENDMENT

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The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution which was added to the Bill of Rights which guarantees each person the right of free speech, assembly, practice of religion and the press. … [Read more...]

FISHERY

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A place prepared for catching fish with nets or hooks. This is commonly applied to the place of drawing a seine or net Hart v. Hill, 1 Whart. (Pa.) 131, 132. A right or liberty of taking fish; a species of incorporeal hereditament anciently termed "piscary," of which there are several kinds. 2 Bl. Comm. 34, 39 ; 3 Kent Comm. 409-418; Arnold v. Mundy, 6 N. J. Law, 22, 10 Am. … [Read more...]

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An offer that is firm and states that it may not be withdrawn or revoked for a stated period of time.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...]

FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY

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

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