One who discovers and takes possession of another's personal property, which was then lost. A searcher employed to discover goods imported or exported without paying custom. Jacob. … [Read more...]

The unique pattern of lines engraved in the skin of every person's fingertips which may also be used as marks of identification. … [Read more...]

A fee paid to another party for finding a desired parcel of land or item for purchase. May also refer to finding a person suitable for a job. Fees charged to locate prospective buyers, customers or beneficiaries. This is most commonly used when real estate brokers will take a percentage of the rent amount to be paid by a tenant (and usually paid by a landlord) when the broker … [Read more...]

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

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...]