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The examination of a procedure or product to determine the cause of failure or potential for failure. … [Read more...] about FAILURE ANALYSIS

(Lat. I do that you may give.) A species of contract in the civil law (being one of the innominate contracts) which occurs when a man agrees to perform anything for a price either specifically mentioned or left to the determination of the law to set a value on it; as when a servant hires himself to his master for certain wages or an agreed sum of money. 2 BL Comm. 445. … [Read more...] about FACIO UT DES

Latin, meaning The right of offering proof is not to be narrowed. … [Read more...] about FACULTAS PROBATIONUM NON EST ANGUSTANDA

(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

One's physical and mental abilities to perform. In the law of divorce, The capability of the husband to render a support to the wife in the form of alimony, whether temporary or permanent, including not only his tangible property, but also his income and his ability to earn money. … [Read more...] about FACULTIES