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Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889), Bouvier (1839)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. See Ehi.. Figuratively it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account See Williston v. Morse, 10

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

1. A measure of length 'containing twelve inches or one-third of a yard.
2. The base, bottom, or foundation of anything; and, by metonomy, the end or termination; as the foot of a fine.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

1. A measure of length contain. ing twelve inches or one-third of a yard. 2. The base, bottom, or foundation of anything; and, hy metonomy, the end or termination; as the foot ofa fine.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

See Possessio, Pedis. Foot-way. See Bridge; Sidewalk.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

a measure of length, containing one-third ofa yard, or twelve inches.