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In the civil law. A brother. Frater consanguineus, a brother having the same father, but born of a different mother. Frater uterinus, a brother born of the same mother, but by a different father. Frater nutricius, a bastard brother. Frater fratri nterino non snccedet in hsereditate paterna. A brother shall not succeed a uterine brother in the paternal inheritance. 2 Bl. Comm. … [Read more...] about FRATER

A person or entity who pays or agrees to pay a sum of money in exchange for receiving a license to use the trade name of another and sell the product, service or operate the business within the guidelines set by the franchisor. … [Read more...] about FRANCHISEE

In old records. A fraternity, brotherhood, or society of religious persons, who were mutually bound to pray for the good health and life, etc., of their living brethren, and the souls of those that were dead. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FRATERIA

Another spelling for franchisor. … [Read more...] about FRANCHISER

Brotherly; relating or belonging to a fraternity or an association of persons formed for mutual aid and benefit, but not for profi. Fraternal benefit association. A society or voluntary association organized and carried on for the mutual aid and benefit of its members, not for profit; which ordinarily has a lodge system, a ritualistic form of work, and a representative … [Read more...] about FRATERNAL