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
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FACIENDO
In doing or paying; in some activity. … [Read more...] about FACIENDO
FACTIO TESTAMENTI
In the civil law. The right, power, or capacity of making a will; called "factio activa" Inst. 2, 10, 6. The right or capacity of taking by will; called "factio passiva." Inst 2, 10, 6. … [Read more...] about FACTIO TESTAMENTI
FAESTIN G-MEN
Approved men who were strong-armed; habentes homines or rich men, men of substance; pledges or bondsmen, who, by Saxon custom, were bound to answer for each other's good behavior. Cowell; Du Cange. … [Read more...] about FAESTIN G-MEN
FACIENDUM
Latin, meaning An obligation to do something. … [Read more...] about FACIENDUM