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Lat. An ill-composed book containing a collection of miscellaneous subjects not properly associated nor scientifically arranged. Wharton. … [Read more...] about FARRAGO LIBELLI

domestic relations. He by whom a child is begotten. 2. A father is the natural guardian of his children, and his duty by the natural law consists in maintaining them and educating them during their infancy, and making a necessary provision for their happiness in life. This latter, however, is a duty which the law does not enforce. 3. By law, the father is bound to support his … [Read more...] about FATHER

Bias partiality; lenity; prejudice. 2. The grand jury are sworn to inquire into all offences which have been committed, and of all violations of law, without fear, favor, or affection. Vide Grand Jury. When a juror is influenced by bias or prejudice, so that there is not sufficient ground for a principal challenge, he may nevertheless be challenged for favor. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about FAVOR

One who takes upon himself the public employment of shoeing horses. 2. Like an innkeeper, a common carrier, and other persons who assume a public employment, a farrier is bound to serve the public as far as his employment goes, and an action lies against him for refusing, when a horse is brought to him at a reasonable time for such purpose, if he refuse; Oliph . on Horses, 131 … [Read more...] about FARRIER

A reputed father. Vide Putative father. … [Read more...] about FATHER. PUTATIVE