Woman. 2. This word is frequently used in law. Baron and feme, husband and wife; feme covert, a. married woman; feme sole, a single woman. 3. A feme covert, is a married woman. A feme covert may sue and be sued at law, and will be treated as a feme sole, when the husband is civiliter mortuus. … [Read more...] about FEMME OR FEME
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FELO DE SE
A felon of himself; a suicide or murderer of himself. One who deliberately and intentionally puts an end to his own life, or who commits some unlawful or malicious act which results in his own death. Hale, P. C. 411: 4 Bl. Comm. 189; Life Ass'n v. Waller, 57 Ga. 536. … [Read more...] about FELO DE SE
FENATIO
In forest law. The fawning of deer; the fawning season. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FENATIO
FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT
The federal Act which requires an employer to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund which pays unemployment benefits. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT
FEGANGI
In old English law. A thief caught while escaping with the stolen goods In his possession. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FEGANGI