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Latin, meaning An obligation to do something. … [Read more...] about FACIENDUM

In fact; by an act; by the act or fact. Ipso facto, by the act itself; by the mere effect of a fact, without anything superadded, or any proceeding upon it to give it effect 3 Kent Comm. 55, 58. … [Read more...] about FACTO

A badge worn in popish times by persons who had recanted and abjured what was then adjudged to be heresy, as an emblem of what they had merited. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FAGGOT

Lat. The face or countenance; the exterior appearance or view; hence, contemplation or study of a thing on its external or apparent side. Thus, prima facie means at the first inspection, on a preliminary or exterior scrutiny. When we speak of a "prima facie case," we mean one which, on its own showing, on a first examination, or without investigating any alleged defenses, is … [Read more...] about FACIES

1. A commercial agent employed by a principal to sell merchandise consigned to him for that purpose, for and in behalf of the principal, but usually in his own name, being intrusted with the possession and control of the goods, and being remunerated by a commission, commonly called "factorage." Howland v. Woodruff, 60 N. Y# 80; In re Rabenau (D. C.) 118 Fed. 474; Lawrence v. … [Read more...] about FACTOR