In England, robes worn by the magistrates of a city or corporation, etc., on solemn occasions. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about FORMALITIES
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FORISJUDICATIO
In old English law. Forejudges A forejudgment. A judgment of court whereby a man is put out of possession of a thing. Go. Litt 1005. … [Read more...] about FORISJUDICATIO
FORISJUDICATUS
Forejudged; sent from court; banished. Deprived of a thing by judgment of court. Bract, fol. 250b; Co. Litt 100b; Du Cange. … [Read more...] about FORISJUDICATUS
FOREST
In old English law. A certain territory of wooded ground and fruitful pastures, privileged for wild beasts and fowls of forest, chase, and warren, to rest and abide in the safe protection ot the prince for his princely delight and pleasure, having a peculiar court and officers. Manw. For. Laws, c. 1, no. 1; Termes de la Ley; 1 Bl. Comm. 289. A royal hunting-ground which lost … [Read more...] about FOREST
FORHERDA
In old records. A herdland, headland, or foreland. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FORHERDA