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FORFEITURE OF MARRIAGE

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Old law. The name of a penalty formerly incurred by a ward in chivalry, when he or she married contrary to the wishes of his or her guardian in chivalry. The latter, who was the ward's lord, had an interest in controlling the marriage of his female wards, and he could exact a price for his consent and, at length, it became customary to sell the marriage of wards of both sexes. … [Read more...]

FOREFAULT

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In Scotch law. To forfeit; to lose. … [Read more...]

FOREIGN NATION OR STATE

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A nation totally independent of the United States of America 2. The constitution authorizes congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations. This phrase does not include an Indian tribe, situated within the boundaries of a state, and exercising the powers of government and sovereignty. 5 Pet. R. 1. Vide Nation. … [Read more...]

FOREIGN PLEA

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One which, if true, carries the cause out of the court where it is brought, by showing that the matter alleged is not within its jurisdiction. It must be on oath and before imparlance. Bac. Ab. Abatement, R. … [Read more...]

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