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
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FEGANGI
In old English law. A thief caught while escaping with the stolen goods In his possession. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FEGANGI
FEDERALIST PAPERS
Essays published by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay in the 18th century advocating the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in New York which had already been adopted earlier by Philadelphia. … [Read more...] about FEDERALIST PAPERS
FEHMGERICHTE
The name given to certain secret tribunals which flourished in Germany from the end of the twelfth century to the middle of the sixteenth, usurping many of the functions of the governments which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who came within their jurisdiction. Euc. Brit. Such a court existed in Westphalia (though with greatly diminished … [Read more...] about FEHMGERICHTE
FEE
(a) the amount required to be paid for services rendered; (b) Real Estate: The title to land. A term may be added to the word fee to state conditions to ownership of the property. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. A freehold estate in lands, held of a superior lord, as a reward for services, and on condition of rendering some service in return for it. The true … [Read more...] about FEE