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A Scotch measure of capacity, containing two gallons aud a pint. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FIRLOT

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

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

(A) A partnership; the group of persons constituting a partnership. The name or title under which the members of a partnership transact business (B) The persons composing a partnership, taken collectively, are called the firm. Sometimes this word is used synonymously with partnership. 2. The name of a firm should be distinct from the names of all other firms. When there is a … [Read more...] about FIRM

First Amendment Law Review … [Read more...] about First Amend. L. Rev.