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fact issue.See issue of fact under ISSUE(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

factio testamenti (fak-shee-oh tes-t<<schwa>>-men-tI). See TESTAMENTI FACTIO.[Blacks Law 8th]

faction. A number of citizens, whether a majority or a minority, who are united and motivated by a common impulse or interest that is adverse to the rights of others or to the permanent or aggregate interests of the community. • This definition is adapted from The Federalist, No. 10.[Blacks Law 8th]

fact-finding board.See FACT-FINDER.[Blacks Law 8th]

fact-finding. 1. The process of taking evidence to determine the truth about a disputed point of fact. 2.Int’l law. The gathering of information for purposes of international relations, including the peaceful settlement of disputes and the supervision of international agreements. • Examples of fact-finding include legislative tours and the acquisition of information required for making…

fact-finder. One or more persons — such as jurors in a trial or administrative-law judges in a hearing — who hear testimony and review evidence to rule on a factual issue. — Also termed finder of fact; fact-trier or trier of fact (in a judicial proceeding); fact-finding board (for a group or committee). See FINDING…

facta (fak-t<<schwa>>). [Latin] pl.FACTUM.[Blacks Law 8th]

fact. 1. Something that actually exists; an aspect of reality <it is a fact that all people are mortal>. • Facts include not just tangible things, actual occurrences, and relationships, but also states of mind such as intentions and opinions. 2. An actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect, consequence,…

facsimile transmission.1.FAX(1), 2.FAX(3).[Blacks Law 8th]

facsimile signature.See SIGNATURE.[Blacks Law 8th]