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Based on the Revised Sixth Edition of the 1856 Bouviers Law Dictionary by John Bouvier. The definitions in the Bouvier Law Dictionary are old, however many are still applicable.

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FURLOUGH

A permission given in the army and-navy to an officer or private to absent himself for a limited time....

FURNITURE

Personal chattels in the use of a family. By the term household furniture in a will, all personal chattels will pass which may contribute to the use o...

FURTHER ASSURANCE

This phrase is frequently used in covenants, when a covenantor has granted an estate, and it is supposed some further conveyance may be required. He t...

FURTHER HEARING

crim. law, practice. Hearing at another time. 2. Prisoners are frequently committed for further hearing, either when there is not sufficient evidence ...

FUTURE DEBT

In Scotland this term is applied to a debt which though created is not due, but is to become so at a future day. 1 Bells Com. 315, 5th ed....

FUTURE STATE

evidence. A state of existence after this life. 2. A witness who does not believe in any future state of existence was formerly inadmissible as a witn...

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