法律词汇表F

时间：2007-04-03 07:06:33

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fair comment Term used in libel law applying to statements relating to matters of public concern made by a writer in honest belief that they are true, even though they are not.
false arrest Arresting an individual without proper legal authority.
false pretenses1 Purposely misrepresenting a fact or condition in order to obtain another's money or goods.
family allowance Money set aside from the estate of a deceased to provide for surviving family members during administration of the estate.
family court Court having jurisdiction2 over such family matters as child abuse and neglect, support, paternity and custody3.
felony Serious crime punishable by imprisonment4 for more than a year or death and/or substantial fines. Compare misdemeanor.
fiduciary5 (fih DOO she AIR ee) Person having a legal relationship of trust and confidence with another and a duty to act primarily for other's benefit, e.g., guardian6, trustee or executor.
file To place a paper in custody of the clerk of court/court administrator7 to enter into the official files or records of a case.
finding Formal conclusion by judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.
fine Money penalty imposed in criminal or civil action.
first appearance See initial appearance.
forcible entry and detainer Summary proceeding8 for restoring possession of land to one who has been wrongfully deprived of it.
forgery9 Falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document, e.g., a check.
fraud Intentional deception to deprive another person of property or to injure that person in some other way

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1 pretenses 8aab62e9150453b3925dde839f075217     
n.借口（pretense的复数形式）
参考例句：
  • They obtained money under the false pretenses of patriotism. 他们以虚伪的爱国主义为借口获得金钱。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He obtained money from her under false pretenses. 他巧立名目从她那儿骗钱。 来自辞典例句
2 jurisdiction La8zP     
n.司法权，审判权，管辖权，控制权
参考例句：
  • It doesn't lie within my jurisdiction to set you free.我无权将你释放。
  • Changzhou is under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province.常州隶属江苏省。
3 custody Qntzd     
n.监护，照看，羁押，拘留
参考例句：
  • He spent a week in custody on remand awaiting sentence.等候判决期间他被还押候审一个星期。
  • He was taken into custody immediately after the robbery.抢劫案发生后，他立即被押了起来。
4 imprisonment I9Uxk     
n.关押，监禁，坐牢
参考例句：
  • His sentence was commuted from death to life imprisonment.他的判决由死刑减为无期徒刑。
  • He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment for committing bigamy.他因为犯重婚罪被判入狱一年。
5 fiduciary AkFxB     
adj.受托的，信托的
参考例句：
  • A company director owes a fiduciary duty to the company.公司董事应对公司负责受托人责任。
  • He was acting in a fiduciary capacity.他以受托人身份行为。
6 guardian 8ekxv     
n.监护人；守卫者，保护者
参考例句：
  • The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
  • The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。
7 administrator SJeyZ     
n.经营管理者，行政官员
参考例句：
  • The role of administrator absorbed much of Ben's energy.行政职务耗掉本很多精力。
  • He has proved himself capable as administrator.他表现出管理才能。
8 proceeding Vktzvu     
n.行动，进行，(pl.)会议录，学报
参考例句：
  • This train is now proceeding from Paris to London.这次列车从巴黎开往伦敦。
  • The work is proceeding briskly.工作很有生气地进展着。
9 forgery TgtzU     
n.伪造的文件等，赝品，伪造（行为）
参考例句：
  • The painting was a forgery.这张画是赝品。
  • He was sent to prison for forgery.他因伪造罪而被关进监狱。

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