A right granted under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to publish views and opinions about events (the news) without inference by government. … [Read more...] about FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
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FRENETICUS
In old English law. A madman, or person in a frenzy. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 36. … [Read more...] about FRENETICUS
FREEHOLD
An estate In land or other real property, of uncertain duration; that is, either of inheritance or which may possibly last for the life of the tenant at the least, (as distinguished from a leasehold;) and held by a free tenure, (as distinguished from copyhold or villeinage.) Nevitt v. Woodburn, 175 111. 376, 51 N. E. 593; Railroad Co. v. Hemphill, 35 Miss. 22; Nellis v. Munson, … [Read more...] about FREEHOLD
FREOBORGH
A free-surety, or free-pledge. Spelman. See FRANK-PLEDGE. … [Read more...] about FREOBORGH
FREEHOLD ESTATE
Also referred to as a fee simple or fee simple absolute in possession. Refers to an estate held indefinitely by a rightful owner. … [Read more...] about FREEHOLD ESTATE