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In old English law. Deeds. Facta armorum deeds or feats of arms; that is jousts or tournaments. Facts. Facta et casus facts and cases. Deeds are more powerful than words. … [Read more...] about FACTA

In old English law. A marriage gift coming from the father or brother of the bride. … [Read more...] about FADERFIUM

That you cause. Occurring in the phrases "scire facias," (that you cause to know,) "fieri facias," (that you cause to be made,) etc. … [Read more...] about FACIAS

The group of people who are authorized to examine and make a determination of the facts. May refer to a jury. … [Read more...] about FACT-FINDING BODY

In old English law. The portion brought by a wife to her husband, and which reverted to a widow, in case the heir of her deceased husband refused his consent to her second marriage; i.e., it reverted to her family in case she returned to them. Wharton. … [Read more...] about FAEDER-FEOH