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
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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
FEIGNED
(A) Fictitious; pretended; supposititious; simulated. Feigned accomplice. One who pretends to consult and act with others in the planning or commission of a crime, but only for the purpose of discovering their plans and confederates and securing evidence against them. See People v. Bolanger, 71 Cal. 17, 11 Pac. 800. Feigned action. In practice. An action brought on a pretended … [Read more...] about FEIGNED
FECIAL LAW
The nearest approach to a system of international law known to the ancient world. It was a branch of Roman jurisprudence, concerned with embassies, declarations of war, and treaties of peace. It received this name from the feciales, (q. v.,) who were charged with its administration. … [Read more...] about FECIAL LAW
FEDERAL JUDGE
A judge who presides over cases in U.S. federal court. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL JUDGE