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In pleading. For this that. This is a phrase of affirmation, and is sufliciently direct and positive for introduc-ing a materlal averment […]

For the fact; as a fact-; considered or held as a fact Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

As a dowry; by title of dowry. A species of nsucaptlon. Dig. 41, 9. See Id. 5, 3, 13, 1 Source: Black's […]

As a purchaser; by the title of a purchaser. A species of usueap-tlon. Dig. 41, 4. See Id. 5, 3, 13, 1 […]

As master or owner; in the character of master. Calvin Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

As a gift; as in case of gift; by title of gift. A species of usu-caption in the civil law. Dig. 41, […]

As derelict or aban-doned. A species of usucaptlon in the civil law. Dig. 41, 7 Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In con-slderation of the royal dignity. 1 Bl. Comm. 223 Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For de Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For the defendant. Commonly abbreviated “pro def Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For, or to case of, default of Issue. 2 Salk. 620 Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For want Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In behalf of the body of the realm. Hale, Com. Law, 32 Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For confessed; as confessed. A term applied to a bill in equity, and the decree founded upon lt, where no an-swer is […]

For counsel given. An annuity pro consilio amounts to a condi-tion, but in a feoffment or lease for life, etc., it is […]

For good and ill; for advantage and detriment Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

For the puh-lic good; for the welfare of the whole Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In admiralty law. A vessel or cargo, belonging to oue of two belligerent powers, apprehended or forcibly captured at sea by a […]

For and agalnst. A phrase descriptive of the presentatlon of ar-guments or evldence on both sldes of a disputed question Source: Black's […]

The term “privity” means mutual or successive relationship to the same rights of property. The executor is in prlv-lty with the testator, […]

A person who is in privity wlth another. See Privies; Pbivitt Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

The Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A qualified property in animals ferae natura; i. e., a privilege of hunting, taking, and killing them, in exclusion of others. 2 […]

Possessing or enjoying a privilege; exempt from burdens; entitled to priority or precedence Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)