Law Dictionary Definitions

first cause.See proximate cause under CAUSE(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

first-blush rule.The common-law principle that allows a court to set aside a verdict as excessive because the verdict causes the mind to immediately conclude that it resulted from passion or prejudice on the part of the jury. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2345; New Trial 77(2).C.J.S. New Trial §§ 101, 103.][Blacks Law 8th]

First Amendment.The constitutional amendment, ratified with the Bill of Rights in 1791, guaranteeing the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. [Cases: Constitutional Law 82(3). C.J.S. Constitutional Law §§ 455, 457–459, 503, 619–632, 635–648.][Blacks Law 8th]

firm-opportunity doctrine.See CORPORATE-OPPORTUNITY DOCTRINE.[Blacks Law 8th]

firm offer.See irrevocable offer under OFFER.[Blacks Law 8th]

firmitas (f<<schwa>>r-m<<schwa>>-tas). [Law Latin] Hist. An assurance of some privilege by deed or charter.[Blacks Law 8th]

firme. See FARM.[Blacks Law 8th]

firm-commitment underwriting.See UNDERWRITING.[Blacks Law 8th]

firm bid.See BID(2).[Blacks Law 8th]

firma social (feer-mah soh-syahl). [Spanish] Spanish law. An officially registered name of a corporation or partnership.[Blacks Law 8th]