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Criminal law rule where a death that is caused during the commission of a dangerous felony act, even if accidental, may result in a charge against the defendant as first degree murder. The defendant felon can be charged with first degree murder even if the defendant didn't actually kill the victim, e.g. an accomplice did when shooting the clerk in the bank. … [Read more...] about FELONY MURDER DOCTRINE

The customs of feuds. The name of a compilation of feudal laws and customs made at Milan in the twelfth century. It is the most ancient work on the subject, and was always regarded, on the continent of Europe, as possessing the highest authority. … [Read more...] about FEODARUM CONSUETUDINES

A companion; one with whom we consort; one joined with another in some legal status or relation; a member of a college or corporate body. … [Read more...] about FELLOW

The sex which conceives and gives birth to young. Also a member of such sex. The term is generic, but may have the specific meaning of "woman," if so indicated by the context. State v. Hemm, 82 Iowa, 609, 48 N. W. 971. … [Read more...] about FEMALE

An officer of the court of wards, appointed by the master of that court, under 32 Hen. VIII. c. 26, whose business it was to be present with the escheator in every county at the finding of offices of lands, and to give evidence for the king, as well concerning the value as the tenure; and his office was also to survey the land of the ward, after the office found, and to rate … [Read more...] about FEODARY