The same as vi et armis. … [Read more...]
FORDAL
A butt or headland, jutting out upon other land. Cowell. … [Read more...]
FORCE MAJESTURE
French term meaning Act of God. … [Read more...]
FORDANNO
In old European law. He who flrst assaulted another. Spelman. … [Read more...]
FOLK-LAND
Eng. law. Land formerly held at the pleasure of the lord, and resumed at his discretion. It was held in villenage. 2 Bl. Com. 90. … [Read more...]