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An ancient writ in English law which was available for one who had a right to lands or tenements by virtue of a gift in tail. It was in the nature of a writ of right, and was the highest action that a tenant In tail could have; for he could not have an absolute writ of right, that being confined to such as claimed in fee simple, and for that reason this writ of formedon was … [Read more...] about FORMEDON

A strip of land lying next to the highway. … [Read more...] about FORSCHEL

A certain weight of above 70 lbs., mentioned in 51 Hen. III. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FORMELLA

To know in advance what will probably occur, to predict based upon current knowledge. … [Read more...] about FORSEE

An adjudication or recovery in a former action. See RES JUDICATA. … [Read more...] about FORMER ADJUDICATION, OR FORMER RECOVERY