Law Dictionary Definitions

    francus bancus.See FREE BENCH.[Blacks Law 8th]

francus (frangk-<<schwa>>s). [fr. French franc “free”] Hist. A freeman.*[Blacks Law 8th]

francigena (fran-s<<schwa>>-jee-n<<schwa>>). [Law Latin francus “french” + Latin genitus “born”] Hist. 1.A person born in France. 2. Any alien in England; a foreigner. See FRENCHMAN.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchisor. One who grants a franchise. — Also spelled franchiser.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise tax.See TAX. [Blacks Law 8th]

franchiser. See FRANCHISOR.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise fee.See FEE(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

franchisee. One who is granted a franchise.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise court.Hist. A privately held court that (usu.) exists by virtue of a royal grant, with jurisdiction over a variety of matters, depending on the grant and whatever powers the court acquires over time. • In 1274, Edward I abolished many of these feudal courts by forcing the nobility to demonstrate by what authority (quo…

franchise clause.Insurance. A provision in a casualty insurance policy stating that the insurer will pay a claim only if it is more than a stated amount, and that the insured is responsible for all damages if the claim is under that amount. • Unlike a deductible, which the insured always has to pay, with a…