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In old English law. Prolocutor; paranymphus. … [Read more...] about FORSPECA

In common law practice, a set form of words used in judicial proceedings. In the civil law, an action. Calvin. … [Read more...] about FORMULA

See FORESTALL. Forstellarius est pauperum depressor, et totius communitatis et patriae publicus inimicus. A forestaller is an oppressor of the poor, and a public enemy of the whole community and country. … [Read more...] about FORSTAL

In Roman law. When the legis actiones were proved to be inconvenient, a mode of procedure called "per formulas," (i.e., by means of formula,) was gradually introduced, and eventually the legis actiones were abolished by the Lex Asbutia, B. C. 164, excepting in a very few exceptional matters. The formula were four In number, namely: (1) The Demonstratio, wherein the plaintiff … [Read more...] about FORMULAE

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