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FONDS PERDUS

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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...]

FORATHE

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In forest law. One who could make oath, i.e., bear witness for another. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...]

FONSADERA

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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...]

FONTANA

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A fountain or spring. Bract, fol. 233. … [Read more...]

FOOT

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1. A measure of length containing twelve inches or one-third of a yard. 2. The base, bottom, or foundation of anything; and, toy metonomy, the end or termination; as the foot of a fine, … [Read more...]

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