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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

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

Lat. An intention of stealing. … [Read more...] about FURANDI ANIMUS

In old English law. A fork. A gallows or gibbet. Bract, fol. 56. Furca et flagellum. Gallows and whin. Tenure ad furcam et flagcllum. tenure by gallows and whip. The meanest or servile tenures, where the bondman was at the disposal of hie lord for life and limb. Cowell-Furca et fossa. Gallows and pit, or pit and gallows. A term used in ancient charters to signify a jurisdiction … [Read more...] about FURCA

A fine or mulct paid for theft. Furiosi nulla voluntas est. A madman has no will. Dig. 50, 17, 40; Broom, Max. 314. … [Read more...] about FURIGELDUM