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FINDER

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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...] about FINDER

FINGERPRINT

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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...] about FINGERPRINT

FIGHT

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An encounter with blows or other personal violence between two persons. … [Read more...] about FIGHT

FILING A CLAIM

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To file a lawsuit. To officially make a claim. … [Read more...] about FILING A CLAIM

FINAL

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Definitive; terminating; completed ; last. In its use in jurisprudence, this word is generally contrasted with "interlocutory." Johnson v. New York, 48 Hun, 620, 1 N. Y. Supp. 254; Garrison v. Dougherty, 18 S. C. 488; Rondeau v. Beaumette, 4 Minn. 224 (Gil. 163); Blanding v. Sayles, 23 R. I. 226, 49 Ati. 992. Final decision. One from which no appeal or writ of error can be … [Read more...] about FINAL

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