In criminal law. To make oath to that which the deponent knows to be untrue. This term is wider in its scope than "perjury," for the latter, as a technical term, includes the idea of the oath being taken before a competent court or officer, and relating to a material issue, which is not implied by the word "forswear". … [Read more...] about FORSWEAR
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FORMULARIES
Collections of formula, or forms of forensic proceedings and Instruments used among the Franks, and other early continental nations of Europe. Among these the formulary of Marculphus may be mentioned as of considerable interest. Butl. Co. Litt. note 77, lib. 3. … [Read more...] about FORMULARIES
FORSWORN
To swear falsely or to commit perjury. … [Read more...] about FORSWORN
FORMULARY
A book of forms or precedents for matters of law; the form. … [Read more...] about FORMULARY
FORT
This term means something inore than a mere military camp, post, or station. The term implies a fortification, or a place protected from attack by some such means as a moat wall, or parapet." U. S. v. Tichenor (C. C.) 12 Fed. 424. … [Read more...] about FORT