Men in repute and substance; pledges, sureties, or bondsmen, who, according to the Saxon polity, were fast bound to answer for each others peaceable behavior. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about FASTERMANS, OR FASTING-MEN
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Faulkner L. Rev.
Faulkner Law Review … [Read more...] about Faulkner L. Rev.
FASTI
In Roman law. Lawful. Dies fasti, lawful days; days on which justice could lawfully be administered by the praetor. See DIES FASTI. Fatetur facinus qui judicium fugit. 8 Inst. 14. He who flees judgment confesses his guilt. … [Read more...] about FASTI
FAULT
contracts, civil law. An improper act or omission, which arises from ignorance, carelessness, or negligence. The act or omission must not have been meditated, and must have caused some injury to another. Lec. Elcm. Section 783. See Dolus, Negligence. 1 Miles' Rep. 40. 2. 1. Faults or negligence are usually divided into, gross, ordinary, and slight: 1. Gross fault or neglect, … [Read more...] about FAULT
FATAL
Causing death or causing something to completely fail. … [Read more...] about FATAL