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estates. A portion or tract of land, some of which is cultivated. In parlance, and for the purpose of description in a deed, a farm means: a message with out buildings, gardens, orchard, yard, and land usually occupied with the same for agricultural purposes; but in the English law, and particularly in a description in a declaration in ejectment, it denotes a leasehold interest … [Read more...] about FARM

That which is known to someone as a result of regular or frequent contact or experience. … [Read more...] about FAMILIARITY

Fr. In French marine law. A large lantern, fixed upon the highest part of a vessel's stern. … [Read more...] about FANAL

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