Law Dictionary Definitions

favoritism. Preference or selection, usu. invidious, based on factors other than merit. See NEPOTISM; PATRONAGE. Cf. DISCRIMINATION(3).[Blacks Law 8th]

favorite of the law.A person or status entitled to generous and preferential treatment in legal doctrine. “It has long been said that the surety is a favorite of the law and his contract strictissimi-juris.” Laurence P. Simpson, Handbook on the Law of Suretyship 94 (1950).[Blacks Law 8th]

favored-nation clause.See MOST-FAVORED-NATION CLAUSE.[Blacks Law 8th]

favored nation.See MOST FAVORED NATION.[Blacks Law 8th]

favored beneficiary.See BENEFICIARY.[Blacks Law 8th]

favor,n. See BIAS.[Blacks Law 8th]

faux serement (foh ser-mahn). [French] A false oath.[Blacks Law 8th]

faux peys (foh pay). [French] False weights. See FALSE WEIGHT. [Cases: Weights and Measures 10. C.J.S. Weights and Measures §§ 9, 14.] [Blacks Law 8th]

faux money.Counterfeit money.[Blacks Law 8th]

faux action.A false action. See PLEADING.[Blacks Law 8th]