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(noun) - A hedge, structure, or partition, erected for the purpose of inclosing a piece of land, or to divide a piece of land into distinct portions, or to separate two contiguous estates.(verb) - In old Scotch law. To defend or protect by formalities. To "fence a court" was to open it in due form, and interdict all manner of persons from disturbing their proceedings. This was … [Read more...] about FENCE

Felony. The act or offense by which a vassal forfeited his fee. Spelman ; Calvin. Per feloniam, with a criminal intention. Co. Litt. 391. Felonia, ex vi termini significat quodlibet capitale crimen felleo animo perpetratnm. Co. Litt. 391. Felony, by force of the term, signifies any capital crime perpetrated with a malignant mind. Felonia implicatur in quolibet proditione. … [Read more...] about FELONIA

In old English law. A period of time, occurring in the middle of summer, during which it was unlawful to hunt deer in the forest, that being their fawning season. Probably so called because the deer were then defended from pursuit or hunting. Manwood; Cowell. … [Read more...] about FENCE-MONTH, OR DEFENSE-MONTH

Latin, meaning Felony is implied in every treason. … [Read more...] about FELONIA IMPLICATUR IN QUALIBET PRODITIONE

Usury; the gain of interest; the practice of increasing money by lending. … [Read more...] about FENERATION