Law Dictionary Definitions

foundling hospital.A charitable institution, found esp. in Europe, the purpose of which is to care for abandoned children.[Blacks Law 8th]

founded on,adj. Having as a basis <the suit was founded on the defendant’s breach of contract>.[Blacks Law 8th]

foundational fact.See predicate fact under FACT.[Blacks Law 8th]

foundational evidence.See EVIDENCE.[Blacks Law 8th]

foundation. 1. The basis on which something is supported; esp., evidence or testimony that establishes the admissibility of other evidence <laying the foundation>. [Cases: Evidence 117, 366–381. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 208, 819–822, 824–833, 870–878, 881, 884, 889, 917–919, 932–933, 935–939, 949, 957, 959–962, 964, 976, 982–983, 986, 992–994, 998, 1000, 1002–1006, 1008, 1010–1022, 1026–1034.] 2.…

foul bill of lading.See BILL OF LADING.[Blacks Law 8th]

foster parent.See PARENT.[Blacks Law 8th]

foster mother.See foster parent under PARENT.[Blacks Law 8th]

fosterling. See foster child under CHILD.[Blacks Law 8th]

fosterlean (fos-t<<schwa>>r-leen).Hist. Remuneration for rearing a foster child.[Blacks Law 8th]