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FRANCIGENA

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A man born in France. A designation formerly given to aliens in England. … [Read more...]

FRACTURA NAVIUM

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Lat. The breaking or wreck of ships; the same as naufrogium, (q. v.) … [Read more...]

FRANCUS

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L. Latin: Free; a freeman; a Frank. Spelman. Franons bancus. Free bench, (q. v.) Francus homo. In old European law. A free man. Domesday. Franons plegius. In old English law. A frank pledge, or free pledge. See FRANK-PLEDGE. Francus tenons. A freeholder. See FRANK-TENEMENT. … [Read more...]

FOUR CORNERS

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Phrase usually used is within the four corners of the document, which refers to the principle that the interpretation of a document should be derived primarily from the writing contained in the document and not from outside of the document (the four corners of the paper) that would provide extrinsic evidence. The actual written words of the contract should be examined first. … [Read more...]

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