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The privilege which anciently several lords reserved to themselves of setting up folds for sheep in any fields within their manors, the better to manure them, and this not only with their own but their tenants' sheep. Called, variously, "secta faldare"; "fold-course," "free-fold," "faldagii." Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FALDAGE

Latin, meaning A false description does not vitiate (spoil, corrupt). … [Read more...] about FALSA DEMONSTRATIO NON NOCET

The failure or inability to prove something. … [Read more...] about FAILURE OF PROOF

Federal law that was enacted to prevent and prohibit housing discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, familial status or disability. This act deals with all aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship. … [Read more...] about FAIR HOUSING ACT & FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT

A deed enrolled, as a bargain and sale of freeholds. 1 Keb. 568. … [Read more...] about FAIT ENROLLE