Browse full definitions for every FU term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈfjuːəl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
The government implemented new fuel regulations to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles.
Fuel regulation often involves balancing energy needs with environmental protection, frequently referenced in drafting statutes on emissions and fuel standards.
/ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv/
The fugitive was apprehended after crossing state lines.
The fugitive suspect was the subject of a nationwide manhunt.
In legal contexts, 'fugitive' often implicates interstate or international law enforcement issues, such as extradition.
/ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv rɪˈkʌvəri/
The fugitive recovery agent tracked down the defendant who skipped bail.
Fugitive recovery is distinct from formal law enforcement capture and often involves private agents operating under specific legal constraints.
/ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv rɪˈkʌvəri ˈeɪdʒənt/
The fugitive recovery agent successfully located the defendant who had fled the jurisdiction.
This term often overlaps with 'bounty hunter,' though usage and licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction; ensure compliance with local laws when referencing or employing such agents.
/fʊlˈfɪl/
The contractor must fulfill the terms of the agreement before receiving payment.
The party fulfilled all regulatory requirements prior to commencement.
In legal drafting, 'fulfill' commonly refers to the successful completion of duties or conditions stipulated in contracts or laws; clarity in specifying which obligations are fulfilled avoids ambiguity.
/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
The fulfillment of the contract terms is essential to avoid breach of contract claims.
The company ensured prompt fulfillment of all customer orders.
In legal contexts, 'fulfillment' specifically highlights the completion aspect of contractual duties and is crucial to distinguish from partial or defective performance.
/ˈfʊl.fɪl.mənt/
The fulfilment of all contractual obligations must be documented to avoid disputes.
Timely fulfilment of orders is essential for maintaining customer trust.
Commonly used in contracts to denote the completion of duties; precise wording ensures clarity on what constitutes fulfilment.
/fʊl/
The court granted the plaintiff full access to the documents.
He has full legal capacity to enter into contracts.
The jury box was full during the trial.
In legal drafting, 'full' often qualifies rights, authority, or disclosure scope, emphasizing completeness or unconditional status.
/ˈfʊl kɔːrt/
The appeal was heard by the full court to ensure a unanimous decision.
Used primarily in appellate courts, a full court decision carries significant precedential weight.
/ˌfʊl dɪsˈkloʊʒər/
The contract was voided due to the seller’s failure to provide full disclosure of known defects.
Full disclosure in securities law helps protect investors from fraud.
Full disclosure is critical in contract law and regulatory contexts to prevent concealment of material information and promote fairness.
/ˌfʊl feɪθ ænd ˈkrɛdɪt/
The court enforced full faith and credit to uphold the validity of the out-of-state custody order.
Full Faith and Credit primarily applies within U.S. constitutional law; precise application may vary by context, especially with respect to judgments and statutes.
/ˈfʊl feɪθ ænd ˈkrɛdɪt klɔz/
The Full Faith and Credit Clause ensures that a marriage legally performed in one state is recognized in all others.
Draft careful language in contracts and judgments to account for interstate enforcement under this clause.
/ˌfʊl pərˈfɔːrməns/
The contract was discharged by the full performance of all duties by the seller.
Full performance indicates that all duties under a contract have been satisfied, thereby typically obligating no further action or payment from either party.
/ˌfʊlˈtɛkst sɜːrtʃ/
The attorney employed full-text search to quickly locate relevant case law within the legal database.
In legal contexts, full-text search enhances the efficiency of reviewing voluminous documents, allowing comprehensive retrieval beyond metadata or indexed fields.
/ˌfʊl taɪm ɛmˈplɔɪi/
The company offers health insurance to every full-time employee.
The definition of full-time employee often varies by jurisdiction and employer, influencing eligibility for benefits and protections; thus, specifying the applicable standard hours is advisable in drafting.
/ˈfʊlər/
The fuller ensured the fabric met the guild's quality standards before sale.
The contract provided fuller disclosure of the parties' obligations than the previous draft.
In legal contexts, 'fuller' as a noun is archaic but relevant in historical trade law; as an adjective, it often appears in comparative descriptions of legal documents or obligations.
/ˈfʊlɪst/
The plaintiff seeks the fullest extent of damages allowable under the law.
Used to emphasize the most complete or entire extent of a legal concept, often in legal documents to stress non-limitation.
/ˈfʊli/
The party fully complied with the terms of the contract.
The defendant fully admitted liability.
Used primarily as an adverb to emphasize completeness or totality in legal acts or conditions; important to distinguish from related terms like 'complete' which may function as adjectives or nouns.
/ˈfʊli peɪd ʃɛərz/
The company issued fully paid shares to the initial investors, who are not liable for additional calls.
Fully paid shares denote stock for which the shareholder has met all payment obligations, limiting further financial liability to the company.
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
The function of the court is to adjudicate disputes impartially.
The function of the contract is to establish binding obligations.
In legal drafting, distinguishing the function of an office or statute clarifies its scope and purpose, aiding interpretation and application.
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl kəˈpæsɪti/
The claimant's functional capacity was evaluated to determine eligibility for disability benefits.
The corporation's functional capacity to enter into contracts was confirmed by its bylaws.
In legal drafting, 'functional capacity' often requires precise definition related to the context—whether individual ability or organizational powers—to avoid ambiguity.
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl kəˈpæsɪti ˌɛvəˈluːeɪʃən/
The court ordered a functional capacity evaluation to assess the claimant's ability to return to work.
In legal contexts, FCE reports carry significant weight in determining entitlement to benefits and accommodations; precise documentation and adherence to standard protocols are critical.
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈkɜːrənsi/
The company determined its functional currency to properly prepare its financial statements.
Choosing the correct functional currency is crucial for consistent financial reporting and compliance with international accounting standards such as IAS 21.
/ˈfʌnd/
The charity established a fund to support education initiatives.
The government agreed to fund the new infrastructure program.
As both noun and verb, 'fund' is central in legal and financial contexts; ensure clarity by specifying the purpose and source of funds when drafting.
/ˈfʌnd əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
Municipalities use fund accounting to ensure public funds are used per statutory requirements.
Fund accounting is particularly important in legal contexts involving public funds and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring compliance with restrictions and transparency.
/ˈfʌnd ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
The fund allocation must comply with the stipulations of the grant agreement.
Fund allocation often requires clear documentation to ensure compliance with contractual or statutory funding obligations.
/ˈfʌnd ˈbæləns/
The city reported a positive fund balance at the end of the fiscal year.
The nonprofit disclosed its fund balance to demonstrate financial health.
Fund balance classifications (e.g., restricted, unrestricted) are critical for clear government financial reporting and transparency.
/ˈfʌnd kəˌmɪtmənt/
The limited partner's fund commitment ensures capital availability for future investments.
Fund commitments bind investors legally and financially, requiring careful drafting to specify timing and conditions for capital contributions.
/ˈfʌnd dɪsˌbɜːrsmənt/
The fund disbursement was delayed pending final approval from the board.
Often requires precise documentation and authorization to ensure compliance with legal or fiduciary duties.
/ˈfʌnd ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
The fund management team is responsible for ensuring the portfolio adheres to the investment mandate and legal standards.
In legal drafting, specify roles and responsibilities within fund management to clarify fiduciary duties and regulatory compliance obligations.
/ˈfʌnd ˈmænɪdʒər/
The fund manager decided to diversify the portfolio to mitigate risk.
The term specifically denotes fiduciaries managing pooled investment assets; clarity on their duties and regulatory compliance is crucial in drafting.
/ˌfʌnd əv ˌfʌndz/
The plaintiff invested in a fund of funds to diversify his portfolio across various private equity funds.
Fund of funds structures can raise complex regulatory and disclosure issues due to their layered fee arrangements and indirect exposures.
/ˈfʌnd ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
The brokerage firm violated regulations by failing to maintain proper fund segregation.
Fund segregation is key in financial regulation to prevent misuse of client funds and ensure they are not commingled with the firm's assets.
/ˈfʌnd trænsˌfɜːr/
The contract specifies the conditions under which fund transfer must occur.
Fund transfer is frequently regulated under banking law and anti-money laundering statutes; precise terms should be defined to clarify timing and liability.
/ˈfʌnd ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
The fund valuation was performed at the close of each trading day to ensure accurate investor statements.
Fund valuation requires adherence to regulatory standards and market principles to ensure transparency and fairness in investment management.
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
The fundamental rights of individuals are protected by the constitution.
The court examined the fundamental principles of contract law in its ruling.
Often used to highlight core legal concepts or rights that cannot be overridden without due process.
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl əˌtrɪbjʊˈtɪʃən ˈɛrər/
The court cautioned against the fundamental attribution error when interpreting the defendant's behavior during trial.
Understanding the fundamental attribution error is critical in legal contexts to avoid misjudging a party's intent or culpability based solely on behavior without considering external circumstances.
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl briːʧ/
The court ruled that the supplier's failure to deliver constituted a fundamental breach, justifying contract termination.
The term is critical in contract law to distinguish minor breaches from those that undermine the contract’s core purpose, enabling discharge of obligations.
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl ˈɛlɪmənt/
The duty of care is a fundamental element in negligence claims.
Use ‘fundamental element’ to emphasize core components required by law; often distinguished from ancillary or nonessential elements.
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl ˈɛrər/
The appellate court overturned the verdict due to a fundamental error in admitting evidence.
The defendant argued that the trial court committed a fundamental error by failing to grant the right to counsel.
Fundamental error differs from ordinary error by its impact on the validity of the entire proceeding and its capacity to be reviewed regardless of procedural default.
/ˈfʌndəməntəl lɔː/
The fundamental law of the country guarantees freedom of speech.
In some common law systems, certain rights are protected by fundamental law rather than statute.
Often used to designate the highest form of law that overrides ordinary legislation; drafting should clarify whether reference is to written constitution, customary rules, or principles of supreme legal authority.
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl raɪt/
Freedom of speech is considered a fundamental right in many democracies.
Fundamental rights typically require a higher level of legal protection and often involve judicial scrutiny when state actions limit them.
The contract granted him a funde over the land for a period of ten years.
The term is primarily used in civil law systems to denote property interests; it is important to distinguish it from ownership rights in drafting.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ əˈɡriːmənt/
The funding agreement specified the milestones the recipient must meet to receive each disbursement.
Funding agreements often include detailed conditions on usage and reporting to protect the funder's interests.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ əˈpruːvəl/
The project's commencement was delayed until funding approval was secured from the board.
The contract's effectiveness was contingent upon funding approval by the relevant authority.
In drafting agreements, clearly define the scope and conditions of funding approval to prevent ambiguity about the triggering of financial obligations.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
The committee granted funding authorization for the new infrastructure project.
Often a prerequisite in public and private sector finance, ensuring that funds are legally allocated before spending.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ kəmˈplaɪəns/
The organization conducted a thorough audit to ensure funding compliance with federal grant conditions.
This term is often used in contexts involving public or private funding where legal and contractual obligations must be met; precision in defining applicable regulations is key in drafting related policies.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ kraɪˈtɪəriə/
The grant application was denied because it did not meet the funding criteria.
Compliance with the funding criteria is mandatory to avoid breach of contract.
Funding criteria are often detailed in contracts or statutes to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution of funds; drafters should specify clear, objective standards to avoid disputes.
The nonprofit faced significant challenges after the funding cuts imposed by the state legislature.
Funding cuts typically arise through legislative or administrative decisions; precise drafting in contracts and statutes is essential to clarify effects of such reductions on obligations and services.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ ˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪləti/
The nonprofit organization verified its funding eligibility before applying for the government grant.
The court reviewed the applicant's funding eligibility for legal aid services.
Funding eligibility often depends on specific statutory or regulatory criteria; precise definitions vary by context and jurisdiction.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ ˈsɔːrs/
The grant was approved after confirming the funding source.
The contract stipulated the funding source for repayment.
In legal drafting, specifying the funding source is crucial to ensure clarity on financial responsibility and compliance with regulatory or contractual terms.
/ˈfʌndɪŋ ˈstætʃuːt/
The funding statute allocated resources to support public education initiatives.
Funding statutes often specify the limits and purposes of expenditures, requiring precise drafting to ensure legal compliance and effective resource allocation.
/ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/
The nonprofit organization complied with state laws regulating fundraising activities.
Fundraising often requires compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks; clarity in purpose and disclosure is critical to avoid legal pitfalls.
/ˈfʌndrɪzɪŋ lɔː/
Nonprofits must comply with fundraising law to ensure transparency and avoid penalties.
Fundraising law often intersects with nonprofit and tax law, requiring careful drafting to address jurisdictional variations and disclosure obligations.
/ˈfʌndˌreɪ.zɪŋ ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
The nonprofit adhered strictly to the fundraising regulation to maintain its tax-exempt status.
Fundraising regulation often varies by jurisdiction and sector; drafters should specify applicable regulatory bodies and reporting obligations.
/ˈfʌndz dɪsbɜːrsmənt/
The funds disbursement was completed after all invoices were verified.
In legal drafting, clearly specify authorization and source of funds to ensure enforceability and audit compliance.
The bank applied a funds hold after detecting suspicious activity on the account.
Often used in banking and finance contexts to manage risk or compliance before releasing money.
/ˈfʌndz ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
The funds management team is responsible for ensuring the client's portfolio complies with regulatory requirements.
Funds management laws dictate how pension funds must be administered to protect beneficiaries.
In legal contexts, funds management emphasizes compliance with fiduciary and regulatory obligations governing pooled financial assets.
/ˈfʌndz trænsˌfɜːr/
The funds transfer was completed within seconds through the bank's secure system.
Funds transfers under the UCC must comply with specific warranties and liabilities.
In legal drafting, distinguish 'funds transfer' as a concept from specific modes like 'wire transfer'; precise usage may affect liability and regulatory compliance.
/ˈfʌndz ˈtrænsfər ækt/
The Funds Transfer Act requires disclosure of terms in electronic payments.
Often used synonymously with the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA), but can denote various statutes in funds transfer regulation; clarify jurisdiction when drafting.
/ˈfʌndz wɪθˈdrɔːəl/
The client requested a funds withdrawal to transfer money to their primary checking account.
Usage often depends on context; specify the source account and applicable conditions to avoid ambiguity in contracts.
/ˈfjuːnərəl raɪts/
The city council passed an ordinance regulating funeral rites to ensure public health and safety.
Funeral rites may involve specific procedures affecting legal rights and obligations, such as the handling of remains and compliance with health regulations, which drafters should clearly distinguish in legal texts.
/ˌfʌn.dʒɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
The fungibility of currency allows it to be exchanged easily in markets.
Fungibility is essential for the smooth operation of commodity markets.
Fungibility is often crucial in contract drafting and securities law, as it affects transferability and valuation of assets.
/ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/
Money is a fungible asset because one dollar is generally considered equivalent to another dollar.
Often used to distinguish types of property or assets in contracts; specifying fungibility can affect obligations and enforcement.
/ˈfɜːr.lɔː/
The company announced a furlough for all non-essential employees due to budget cuts.
The officer was furloughed for three months to address personal matters.
In legal drafting, distinguish furlough as an authorized temporary leave, different from termination or layoff, often impacting employee benefits and status.
/ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
The landlord is responsible for providing basic furniture in the rental unit.
In legal contexts, furniture is typically classified as personal property, distinct from fixtures which are attached to realty.
/ˈfjuːʒən/
The fusion of the two corporations created a market leader.
The patent examiner found the invention to be an obvious fusion of existing technologies.
In legal contexts, 'fusion' typically refers to corporate combinations, distinct from related terms like 'merger' or 'amalgamation' by specific procedural or jurisdictional nuances.
/ˈfjuːtaɪl/
The court found the motion to dismiss was futile under the circumstances.
In legal contexts, 'futile' often describes actions or motions that are doomed to fail or lack legal efficacy, advising caution before pursuing them.
/ˈfjuːtɪlɪti/
The court dismissed the motion on grounds of futility.
The plea was rejected due to the futility doctrine.
In legal drafting, labeling a claim or motion as futile signals its lack of substantive merit, cautioning against unnecessary litigation.
/ˈfjuː.tʃər/
The parties agreed to modify the contract to address potential future liabilities.
The future performance of the tenant depends on compliance with all terms.
In legal drafting, 'future' commonly modifies rights or obligations that have not yet matured or taken effect, often requiring precise temporal language to avoid ambiguity.
/ˈfjuːtʃɚ ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/
The treaty was designed to protect natural resources for future generations.
Term is primarily used in plural form to highlight legal responsibilities owed beyond the present population; often appears in constitutional and environmental texts addressing long-term impact.
/ˈfjuːtʃər ˈɪntərɪst/
She holds a future interest in the property that will commence after her father's death.
Future interests are key in estate planning and property law, requiring precise language to define when possession and ownership rights transfer.
/ˈfjuːtʃərz ˈkɒntrækt/
The trader entered into a futures contract to purchase 1,000 barrels of oil in three months.
Futures contracts differ from forward contracts by being standardized and exchange-traded, which reduces counterparty risk.
/ˈfjuː.tʃərz ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
Investors use the futures market to hedge against price fluctuations in commodities.
The term specifically denotes the organized exchange context for trading standardized futures contracts, distinguished from over-the-counter or forward markets.
