Law Dictionary Definitions

famous trademark.See TRADEMARK.[Blacks Law 8th]

famous mark.See famous trademark under TRADEMARK.[Blacks Law 8th]

famosus libellus (f<<schwa>>-moh-s<<schwa>>s li-bel-<<schwa>>s). [Latin] Roman law. 1. A libelous writing. 2. The species of injury that is caused by libel.[Blacks Law 8th]

famosus (f<<schwa>>-moh-s<<schwa>>s), adj.[Latin] Hist. 1. (Of a statement) having a defamatory character. 2. (Of an action) involving infamy if the defendant lost the case.[Blacks Law 8th]

family violence.See domestic violence under VIOLENCE.[Blacks Law 8th]

family trust.See TRUST.[Blacks Law 8th]

Family Support Act of 1988.A federal statute requiring states to develop and implement child-support guidelines. 42 USCA § 667. See CHILD-SUPPORT GUIDELINES .[Blacks Law 8th]

family support.A combined award of child support and alimony that does not apportion the amount of each.[Blacks Law 8th]

family shelter.See women’s shelter under SHELTER.[Blacks Law 8th]

family settlement.See FAMILY ARRANGEMENT.[Blacks Law 8th]