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FORO

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In Spanish law. The place where tribunals hear and determine causes, exercendarum litium locus. … [Read more...]

FORMED ACTION

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An action for which a set form of words is prescribed,, which must be strictly adhered to. 10 Mod. 140, 141. … [Read more...]

FOROS

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In Spanish law. Emphyteutic rents. Spanish; plural for foro or forums. … [Read more...]

FORMED DESIGN

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In criminal law, and particularly with reference to homicide, this term means a deliberate and fixed intention to kill, whether directed against a particular person or not. Mitchell v. State, '00 Ala. 33; Wilson v. State, 128 Ala. 17, 29 South. 569; Ake v. State, 30 Tex. 473. … [Read more...]

FORPRISE

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An exception; reservation,; excepted; reserved. Anciently, a term of frequent use in leases and conveyances. Cowell; Blount. In another sense, the word is taken for any exaction. … [Read more...]

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