Justly; rightly; equitably. With substantial correctness."Fairly" is not synonymous with "truly," and "truly" should not be substituted for it in a commissioner's oath to take testimony fairly. Language may be truly, yet unfairly, reported; that is, an answer may be truly written down, yet in a manner conveying a different meaning from that intended and conveyed. And language … [Read more...] about FAIRLY
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FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION
When one party to a contract fails to fulfill its promise or obligation. A breach of the contract. … [Read more...] about FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION
FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ACT
Federal law that prohibits discrimination in the workplace. … [Read more...] about FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ACT
FAIT
L. Fr. Anything done. A deed; act; fact. A deed lawfully executed. Com. Dig. Feme de fait. A wife de facto. … [Read more...] about FAIT
FACIO UT FACIAS
(Latin: I do that you may do.) A species of contract in the civil law (being one of the innominate contracts) which occurs when I agree with a man to do his work for him if he will do mine for me; or if two persons agree to marry together, or to do any other positive acts on both sides; or it may be to forbear on one side in consideration of something done on the other. 2 Bl. … [Read more...] about FACIO UT FACIAS
