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FACERE

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Lat. To do; to make. Thus, facere defaltam, to make default; facere duellum, to make the duel, or make or do battle; facere finem, to make or pay a fine; facere legem, to make one's law; facere sacramentum, to make oath. … [Read more...] about FACERE

FACTA

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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

FADERFIUM

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

FACIAS

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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

FACT-FINDING BODY

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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

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