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...] about FOREIGN NATION OR STATE
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FOREGIFT
A premium for a lease. … [Read more...] about FOREGIFT
FOREIGN PLEA
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...] about FOREIGN PLEA
FOREGOERS
Royal purveyors. 26 Edw. III. c 5. … [Read more...] about FOREGOERS
FOREIGNER
In old English law, this term, when used with reference to a particular city, designated any person who was not an inhabitant of that city. According to later usage, it denotes a person who is not a citizen or subject of the state or country of which mention is made, or any one owing allegiance to a foreign state or sovereign. For the distinctions, in Spanish law, between … [Read more...] about FOREIGNER