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The marks left behind on objects as a result of the patterns on the human fingers. … [Read more...] about FINGERPRINTS

practice. That which has been ascertained; as, the ruling of the jury is conclusive as to matters of fact when confirmed: by a judgment of the court. A decision upon a question of fact reached as the result of a judicial examination or investigation by a court, jury, referee, coroner, etc. Finding of foot. A determination of a fact by the court, such fact being averred by one … [Read more...] about FINDING

In old English law. To fine, or pay a fine. Cowell. To end or finish a matter. … [Read more...] about FINIRE

The act of the jury in agreement upon a verdict. … [Read more...] about FINDING A VERDICT

Lat. An end; a fine; a boundary or terminus; a limit. Also in L. Lat, a fine (q. v.) Finis est amieabilis compositio et finalis concordia ox concensu et concordin domini regis tel justioiarum. Glan. lib. 8, c. 1. A fine is an amicable settlement and decisive agreement by consent and agreement of our lord, the king, or his justices. Finis finem litibus iutponit. A fine puts an … [Read more...] about FINIS