Fortis

Lat. Strong. Fortis et sana; strong and sound; staunch and strong; as a vessel.

Towns. Pl. 227.

Powerful or effective; of weight, force or effect.

Fortior.

Stronger, more effectual. Fortior et potentior est dispositio legis quam hominis. The disposition of the law is of greater force and effect than that of man.

Co. Litt. 234 a. Shep. Touch. 302. 16 East's R. 178.

The law in some cases overrides the will of the individual, and renders ineffective or futile his expressed intention or contract.

Broom's Max. 309. Fortissimum.

Strongest; of the greatest force, or weight. Argumentum ab auctoritate est fortissimum in lege. The argument from authority is of the greatest force in law.

Co. Litt. 254 a.