Lat. Those who are to be. Part of the commencement of old deeds. "Sciant prcesentes et futuri, quod ego talis, dedi et concessi" etc., (Let all men now living and to come know that I, A. B., have, etc.) Bract, fol. 345. … [Read more...] about FUTURI
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FUZ, OR FUST
A Celtic word, meaning a wood or forest. … [Read more...] about FUZ, OR FUST
FUR
Lat. A thief. One who stole secretly or without force or weapons, as opposed to robber. Fur manif estus. In the civil law. A manifest thief. A thief who is taken in the very act of stealing. … [Read more...] about FUR
FURTHER ASSURANCE
This phrase is frequently used in covenants, when a covenantor has granted an estate, and it is supposed some further conveyance may be required. He then enters into a covenant for further assurance, that is, to make any other conveyance which may be lawfully required. … [Read more...] about FURTHER ASSURANCE
FURANDI ANIMUS
Lat. An intention of stealing. … [Read more...] about FURANDI ANIMUS