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FLAVIANUM JUS

In Roman law. The title of a book containing the forms of actions,published by Cneius Flavins. A. CJ. C. 440. Mackeld. Rom. Law,

FLEDWITE

A discharge or freedom from amercements where one, having been anoutlawed fugitive, cometh to the place of our lord of his own accord. Termes de la Ley.The liberty to hold court and

FLEE FROM JUSTICE

To leave one’s home, residence, or known place ot abode, orto conceal one’s self therein, with intent, in either case, to avoid detection or punishmentfor some public offense. Streep v. U. S

FLEE TO THE WALL

A metaphorical expression, used in connection with homicide done in self-defense, signifying the exhaustion of every possible means of escape, or of averting the assault, before killing the assailant.

FLEET

A place where the tide flows; a creek, or inlet of water; a company of shipsor navy ; a prison in Loudon, (so called from a river or ditch formerly in its

FLEMESWITE

The possession of the goods of fugitives. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 147.

FLET

In Saxon law. Land; a house; home.

FLETA

The name given to an ancient treatise on the laws of England, foundedmainly upon the writings of Bracton and Glanville, and supposed to have been writtenin the time of Edw. I. The

FLICHWITE

In Saxon law. A fine on account of brawls and quarrels. Spelman.

FLOAT

In American land law, especially in the western states. A certificate authorizing the entry, by the holder, of a certain quantity of land not yet specifically selected or located. U. S. v.

FLOATAELE

Used for floating. A floatable stream is a stream used for floating logs,rafts, etc. Gerrish v. Brown, 51 lie. 200, 81 Am. Dcc. 500; Gaston v. Mace, 33 W. Va.14, 10 S.

FLOATING CAPITAL

(or circulating capital.) The capital which is consumed at eachoperation of production and reappears transformed into new products. At each sale ofthese products the capital is represented in cash, and it is

FLOATING DEBT

By this term Is meant that mass of lawful and valid claims againstthe corporation for the payment of which there is no money in the corporate treasuryspecifically designed, nor any taxation nor

FLODE-MARK

Flood-mark, high-water mark. The mark which the sea. at flowingwater and highest tide, makes on the shore. Blount.

FLOOR

A section of a building between horizontal planes. Lowell v. Strahan. 145Mass. 1. 12 X. E. 401. 1 Am. St. Rep. 422.A term used metaphorically, in parliamentary practice, to denote the exclusive

FLORIN

A coin originally made at Florence, now of the value of about two English shillings.

FLOTAGES

1. Such things as by accident swim on the top of great rivers or the sea. Cowell.2. A commission paid to water bailiffs. Cun. Diet.

FLOTSAM, FLOTSAN

A name for the goods which float upon the sea when castoverboard for the safety of the ship, or when a ship is sunk. Distinguished from “jetsam”and “ligan.” Bract, lib. 2, c.

FLOUD-MARKE

In old English law. High-water mark; flood-mark. 1 And. SS, 89.

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