One from without; a foreigner; a stranger. Calvin. … [Read more...] about FORANEUS
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FONDS PERDUS
In French law. A capital is said to be invested a fonds perdus when it is stipulated that in consideration of the payment of an amount as interest, higher than the normal rate, the lender shall be repaid his capital in this manner. The borrower, after having paid the interest during the period determined, is free as regards the capital itself. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 560. … [Read more...] about FONDS PERDUS
FORATHE
In forest law. One who could make oath, i.e., bear witness for another. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FORATHE
FONSADERA
In Spanish law. Any tribute or loan granted to the king for the purpose of enabling him to defray the expenses of a war. … [Read more...] about FONSADERA
FONTANA
A fountain or spring. Bract, fol. 233. … [Read more...] about FONTANA