In old English law. A kind of frank-pledge, by which the lords or principal men were made responsible for their dependents or servants. Bract fol. 124b. … [Read more...]
FRIVOLOUS ACTION
A lawsuit or legal action that has no merit, usually brought by a plaintiff merely to harass, inconvenience or frustrate a defendant. An absurd action that is designed to humiliate or harass another person. An abuse of the judicial process. … [Read more...]
FRIEND OF THE COURT
See AMICUS CURIAE. … [Read more...]
FRIENDLESS MAN
In old English law. An outlaw; so called because he was denied all help of friends. Bract lib. 3, tr. 2, c. 12. … [Read more...]
FRIENDLY
In business, usually referring to an amicable agreement to do something. … [Read more...]