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domestic relations. In a limited sense it signifies the father, mother, and children. In a more extensive sense it comprehends all the individuals who live under the authority of another, and includes the servants of the family. It is also employed to signify all the relations who descend from a common ancestor, or who spring from a common root. Louis. Code, art. 3522, No. 16; … [Read more...] about FAMILY

Persons pretending to be inspired, and being a general name for Quakers, Anabaptists, and all other sectaries, and factious dissenters from the Church of England. (St 13 Car. II. c. 6.) Jacob. … [Read more...] about FANATICS

The amount of money to which immediate family members are able to take from an estate going through the early process of probate, which enables the family to sustain itself financially, such as the support of the surviving spouse and children. The amount is set forth by the state. … [Read more...] about FAMILY ALLOWANCE

A name or mark that is created and does not exist which is unique, e.g. Zyaxis. It is easy to register for a mark but requires marketing efforts to educate the public about the nature of the goods or services being sold. … [Read more...] about FANCIFUL MARK

Also known as FMLA, this federal law required employees to provide 12 weeks to an employee of unpaid leave each year for the birth or adoption of a child, as well as for the health needs of the family or illnesses. The employee must be allowed to return to the same position or substantially similar position that the employee was in prior to the leave. FMLA only applies to … [Read more...] about FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT