Law Dictionary Definitions

furor brevis.See HEAT OF PASSION.[Blacks Law 8th]

fur manifestus (f<<schwa>>r man-<<schwa>>-fes-t<<schwa>>s). [Latin “manifest thief”] Roman law. A thief caught in the act of stealing. • A fur manifestus could be put to death on the spot in either of two circumstances: (1) if the theft occurred at night, or (2) if the thief used a lethal weapon against the person who discovered…

furlough (f<<schwa>>r-loh).1. A leave of absence from military or other employment duty. 2. A brief release from prison. See study release under RELEASE. [Cases: Convicts 2. C.J.S. Convicts §§ 10–12.][Blacks Law 8th]

furlong (f<<schwa>>r-lawng). One-eighth of a mile, or forty rods. — Also termed ferlingus; ferlingum. [Cases: Weights and Measures 3. C.J.S. Weights and Measures § 3.][Blacks Law 8th]

furigeldum (fy<<schwa>>r-<<schwa>>-jel-d<<schwa>>m). [Law Latin fur “theft” + geldum “payment”] Hist. A fine paid for theft.[Blacks Law 8th]

fur famosus (f<<schwa>>r f<<schwa>>-moh-s<<schwa>>s). [Latin] Scots law. A reputed thief.[Blacks Law 8th]

furca et fossa (f<<schwa>>r-k<<schwa>> et fahs-<<schwa>>). [Law Latin] Hist. Gallows and pit. • This phrase was used in ancient grants of criminal jurisdiction for punishing felons: hanging for men and drowning for women[Blacks Law 8th]

furca et flagellum (f<<schwa>>r-k<<schwa>> et fl<<schwa>>-jel-<<schwa>>m). [Law Latin] Hist. Gallows and whip. • This referred to the basest of servile tenures — the tenant was completely at the mercy of the lord.[Blacks Law 8th]

furca (f<<schwa>>r-k<<schwa>>), n. [Latin “fork”] Roman law. An instrument of punishment with two prongs to which the arms are tied. • In England, furca became another name for gallows.[Blacks Law 8th]

furandi animus (fyuu-ran-dIan-<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>s). See animus furandi under ANIMUS.[Blacks Law 8th]