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FSS.abbr. FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE.[Blacks Law 8th]

FSLIC.abbr.FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN INSURANCE CORPORATION.[Blacks Law 8th]

FSIS.abbr. FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE.[Blacks Law 8th]

FSIA.abbr.FOREIGN SOVEREIGN IMMUNITIES ACT.[Blacks Law 8th]

FSI.abbr.FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE.[Blacks Law 8th]

FSA.abbr. FARM SERVICE AGENCY.[Blacks Law 8th]

Frye test. The defunct federal common-law rule of evidence on the admissibility of scientific evidence. • It required that the tests or procedures must have gained general acceptance in their particular field. In Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 113 S.Ct. 2786 (1993), the Supreme Court held that scientific evidence must meet…

frustrum terrae (fr<<schwa>>s-tr<<schwa>>m ter-ee). [Latin] Hist. A piece of land. • This usu. referred to a fragment of land remaining after a survey.[Blacks Law 8th]

frustra (fr<<schwa>>s-tr<<schwa>>). [Latin] Hist. In vain; to no purpose.[Blacks Law 8th]

fruits of a crime.The proceeds acquired through criminal acts. [Cases: Criminal Law 1221. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 1733.][Blacks Law 8th]