L. Fr. A woman. In the phrase "baron et feme" (q. v.) the word has the sense of "wife.. Feme covert. A married woman. Generally used in reference to the legal disabilities of a married woman as compared with the condition of a feme sole. Hoker v. Boggs 63 111. 161. Feme sole. A single woman including those who have been married but whose marriage has been dissolved by death or … [Read more...] about FEME
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FEODATORY
In feudal law. The grantee of a feod, feud, or fee; the vassal or tenant who held his estate by feudal service. Termes de la Ley. Blackstone uses "feudatory." 2 Bl. Comm. 46. … [Read more...] about FEODATORY
FELLOW SERVANT RULE
An old rule which made an employer not labile for injuries that occurred to an employee as a result of the negligence of a fellow coworker (another employee.) Workers' compensation law has superseded this rule. … [Read more...] about FELLOW SERVANT RULE
FEMICIDE
The killing of a woman. Wharton. … [Read more...] about FEMICIDE
FELLOW-HEIR
A co-heir; partner of the same inheritance. … [Read more...] about FELLOW-HEIR