661. Fornication

the general act of sexual intercourse between unmarried individuals; may or may not be adultery but refers to the relationship between the individuals engaged in the action

662. Forgery

The creation of a false document knowing it to be false with the intent that it should be used as genuine to the prejudice of another.

663. Forfeiture

The seizure of private property because it was illegally obtained, is an illegal substance, or the legal basis for possession has ended.

664. Foreclosure

To eliminate a right of redemption on mortgaged real property.

665. Force Majuere

French for an act of God; an inevitable, unpredictable act of nature.

666. Force

1) generally indicates a level of real or perceived violence; to break-through; to impose 2)strength; power

667. First Amendment

The amendment to the U.S. Constitution which sets out freedom of speech, right to petition, free practice of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press; continues to be the subject of court cases on both the State and Federal level

668. Fiqh

Also spelled fikh, it is the law of Islam.

669. Fifth Amendment

An article of the U.S. Constitution which provides fundamental rights in regards to due process. For example, when a suspect is read his Miranda Rights he is told he has to right to remain silent, this would be pleading the fifth.

670. Fieri Facias

A write of fieri facias commands a sheriff to take and sell enough property from the person who lost the lawsuit in order to pay the amount owed by the judgment.

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