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FOSTERLEAN

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The remuneration fixed for the rearing of a foster child; also the jointure of a wife. Jacob. … [Read more...]

FOY

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L. Fr. Faith; allegiance; fidelity. … [Read more...]

FOUJDAR

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In Hindu law. Under the Mogul government a magistrate of the police over a large district, who took cognizance of all criminal matters within his jurisdiction, and sometimes was employed as receiver general of the revenues. Wharton. Foudurry court. In Hindu law. A tribunal for administering criminal law. … [Read more...]

FP&A

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FORTIORI OR A FORTIORI

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An epithet for any conclusion or inference, which is much stronger than another. If it be so, in a feoffment passing a new right, a fortiori, much more is it for the restitution of an ancient right. Co. Litt. 253, 260. … [Read more...]

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