FRANOUS

Categories: Latin Maxims

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Latin

L. Lat. Free; a freeman; a Frank. Spelman. —Francus bancus. Free bench, (c. v.)— Francus homo. [In old European law. A free man. Domesday.—Francus plegius. In old English law. A frank pledge, or free pledge. See FRANK-PLEDGE.—Francus tenens. A freeholder. See FRANK-TENEMENT.

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.