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FOREIGN ATTACHMENT

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The name of a writ. By virtue of a foreign attachment, the property of an absent debtor is seised for the purpose of compelling an appearance, and, in default of that, to pay the claim of the plaintiff. Vide Attachment. … [Read more...]

FOREJUDGED THE COURT

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An officer of the court who is expelled the same, is, in the English law, said to be forejudged the court. Cunn. Dict. h. t. … [Read more...]

FOREIGN COINS

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com. law. The money of foreign nations. 2. Congress have, from time to time, regulated the rates at which certain foreign coins should pass. The acts now in force are the following. … [Read more...]

FOREMAN

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The presiding member of a grand or petit jury, who speaks or answers for the jury. … [Read more...]

FORCED ENTRY

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To enter the property of another with force and against the property owner's wishes and authorization. … [Read more...]

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