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A mill; a toll of meal or flour. Jacob; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FARINAGIUM

In Roman law. An intermediate person who purchased the aggregate inheritance when sold per aes et libram, in the process of making a will under the Twelve Tables. This purchaser was merely a man of straw, transmitting the inheritance to the haeres proper. Brown. … [Read more...] about FAMILIAE EMPTOR

Legal doctrine stating that the registered owner of a motor vehicle is responsible and liable for any damage caused by the operation of the vehicle by another family member. … [Read more...] about FAMILY PURPOSE DOCTRINE

Money paid by tenants in lieu of a heriot. It was often applied to the best chattel, as distinguished from heriot, the best beast. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FARLEU

In Roman; law. An action for the partition of the aggregate succession of a familia, where that devolved upon co-haeredes. It was also applicable to enforce a contribution towards the necessary expenses incurred on the familia. See Mackeld. Rom. Law, s 499. … [Read more...] about FAMILIAE ERCISCUNDAE