In old English law. A freeman, who has no house or dwelling of his own, but is the follower or retainer of another, (heorthfcest,) for whom he performs certain predial services. … [Read more...] about FOLGERE
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Instead of; on behalf of; In place of; as, where one signs a note or legal instrument "for" another, this formula importing agency or authority. Emerson v. Hat Mfg. Co., 12 Mass. 240, 7 Am. Dec. 66; Donovan v. Welch, 11 N. D. 113, 90 N. W. 262; Wilks v. Black, 2 East, 142. During; throughout; for the period of; as, where a notice is required to be published "for" a certain … [Read more...] about FOR
FOLIO
1. A leaf. In the ancient lawbooks it was the custom to number the leaves, Instead of the pages; hence a folio would include both sides of the leaf, or two pages. The references to these books are made by the number of the folio, the letters " … [Read more...] about FOLIO
FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION
An organization whose efforts are made in order to obtain a profit, as opposed to a non-profit organization whose purpose is geared towards the public rather than private benefits. … [Read more...] about FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION
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...] about FOLK-LAND