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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of foraneous:
Term: foraneous
Definition: Foraneous means something that is related to a court or marketplace. The word comes from the Latin word "forum" which means marketplace.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: Foraneous
Definition: Foraneous means something that is related to a court or marketplace. It comes from the Latin word "forum" which means marketplace.
Examples: A lawyer who works in a court is dealing with foraneous matters. A person who sells goods in a marketplace is also dealing with foraneous matters. These examples illustrate how foraneous is used to describe things related to a court or marketplace.
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