The first to file results in obtaining rights, such as in patent law in the U.S. where the first to file determines who obtains the patent, not who actually first invented something. … [Read more...] about FIRST TO FILE
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FIRE SALE
A sale of goods or items at a significantly reduced price in order to sell the items as quickly as possible. The term originates from a sale that is done after a fire, flood or other force causing significant damages to a business leaving no viable place to store the inventory. … [Read more...] about FIRE SALE
FIRMIOR ET POTENTIOR EST OPERATIO LEGIS QUAM DISPOSITIO HOMINIS
Latin, meaning The operation of law is firmer and more powerful than the will of man. … [Read more...] about FIRMIOR ET POTENTIOR EST OPERATIO LEGIS QUAM DISPOSITIO HOMINIS
FIRST-CLASS
Of the most superior or excellent grade or kind; belonging to the head or chief or numerically precedent of several classes into which the general subject is divided. First-class mail-matter. In the postal laws. All mailable matter containing writing and all else that is sealed against inspection. First-class misdemeanant. In English law. Under the prisons act (28 & 29 … [Read more...] about FIRST-CLASS
FIREARM
An explosive device such as a gun or other explosive weapon. … [Read more...] about FIREARM