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FORISFAMILIARE

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Scotch

FORISFAMILIARE. In old English and Scotch law. Literally, to put out of a family, (forts familiam ponere.) To portion off a son, so that he could have no further claim upon his father. Glanv. lib. 7, c. 8.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.