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Defined in 6 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889), Burrill (1850)

Definitions from Case Law

From 494 U.S. 26 - Dole v. United Steelworkers · 1990Most cited · 715 citing opinions

something different than the word "to" and that it includes not only situations in which private parties must keep records available for use and review by an agency, but also requirements that private parties collect and provide information to third parties.

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The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In French law. A tribunal. Le for mterieur, the interior forum; the tribunal of conscience. Poth. Obi. pt. 1, c. 1, § 1, art. 3, § 4.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In place of or In front of. Ready V. Sommer, 37 Wls. 265. Because or on ac- 88 Am. Dec. 242; see Agent. Used In connection with a period It means “during,” where publication is required for at least thirty days, one publication thirty days before the sale would not be a compliance. Lawson v. Gibson, 18 Neb. 139. And see Craig’s Adm’x V. Fox, 16 Ohio 663; Whitaker v. Beach, 12 Kan. 493. It may, if necessary, be inserted in a statute by judicial construction; King V. Kelly, 25 Minn. 622. In a contract it Implies a condition precedent; Hob. 41; 6 M. & S. 187. See also 12 Mod. 455. In French Law. A tribunal. Le for int Meur, the interior forum; the tribunal of conscience. Both. Obi. pt. 1, c. 11, art 3.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Fr.

In French law. A tribunal. Le for interieur, the interior forum; the tribunal of conscience. Poth. Obi. pt. 1, c. 1, § 1, art 3, § 4.

Instead of; on behalf of; in place of; as, where one signs a note or legal instrument "fur" another, this formula importing agency or authority. Emerson v. Hat Mfg. Co., 12 Mass. 240, 7 Am. Dec. 66; Donovan v. Welch, 11 N. D. 113, 90 N. W. 262; Wllks v. Black, 2 East, 142. During; throughout; for the period of; as, where a notice is required to be published "fur" a certain number of weeks or months. Wilson v. Northwestern Mut L. Ins. Co., 65 Fed. 39, 12 C. C. A. 505; Northrop v. Cooper, 23 Kan. 482. In consideration for; as an equivalent for; in exchange for; as where property is agreed to be given "for" other property or "for" services. Norton v. Woodruff, 2 N. Y. 153; Duncan v. Franklin Tp., 43 N. J. Eq. 143, 10 Atl. 546. Belonging to, exercising authority or functions within; as, where one describes himself as "a notary public in and for the said county."
—For account of. This formula, used in an indorsement of a note or draft, introduces the name of the person entitled to receive the proceeds. Freiberg v. Stoddard, 161 Pa. 259, 28 Atl. 1111; White v. Miners' Nat. Bank, 102 U. S. 658, 26 L. Eld. 250.
—For came. With reference to the power of removni from office, this term means some cause other than the will or pleasure of the removing authority, that is, some cause relating to the conduct, ability, fitness,' or competence of the officer. Hagerstown Street Com'rs v. Williams, 96 Md. 232, 53 Atl. 923; In re Nichole, 57 How Prac. (N. Y.) 404.
—For collection. A form of indorsement on a note or check where it is not intended to transfer title to it or to give it credit or currency, but merely to authorize the transferree to collect the amount of it. Central R. Co. v. Bank, 73 Ga. 383; Sweeny v. Easter, 1 Wall. 166, 17 I. Eld. 681; Freiberg v. Stoddard, 161 Pa. 259, 28 Atl. 1111.
—For that. In pleading. Words used to introduce the allegations of a declaration. "For that" is a positive allegation: "For that whereas" is a recital. Ham. N. P. 9.
—For that whereas. In pleading. Formal words introducing the statement of the plaintiff's case, by way or recital, in his declaration, in all actions except trespass. 1 Instr. Cler. 170; 1 Burrill, Pr. 127. In trespass, where there was no recital, the expression used was, "For that." Id ; 1 Instr. Cler. 202.
—For use.
(1) For the benefit or advantage of another. Thus, where an assignee is obliged to sue In the name of his assignor, the suit is entitled "A. for use of B. v. C."
(2) For enjoyment or employment without destruction. A loan "for use" la one in which the bailee has the right to use and enjoy the article, but without consuming or destroying it, in which respect it differs from a loan "for consumption.
—For value. See' Holder.
—For value received. See Value Received.
—For whom it may concern. In a policy of marine or fire insurance, this phrase indicates that the insurance is taken for the benefit of nil persons (besides those named) who may have an insurable interest in the subject.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

1. On account of, by reason of, because of; in behalf of; as agent for.* See Agent. 3. May mean " during," As, in Neb. code, § 947, which requires public notice of the time and place of the sale of realty upon execution to be given " for at least thirty days " before the day of sale, by advertisement in some newspaper. One publication thirty days before the sale would not, therefore, be sufficient.* For account. See Concern. >.%, For collection. Sfee Collection, 3. For cause. See Cause, 3. > [2 Bl. Com. 4B8. " L. in folio: folium^ a leaf, sheet. » 10 St. L. 168: E. S. § 828. See Amy v. Shelby County, 1 Flip. 104 (1B72); Cavender v. Ca vender, 3 Mc Crary, 384(1882); Jerman v. Stewart, 12 F. E. 275 (1883); 38 Mich. 639. * Strong V. Sun Mut. Ins. Co., 31 N. T. 105 (1865). For that. Introduces a positive allegation. For that whereas introduces a recital. For use. A, "for use, etc.," for the benefit of some other, the assignor. See Use, 3. For whom it may concern. In an insurance policy, for all persons who may have an insurable interest. See further Auction; Concern.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Fore, Fors. L. Fr. [from Lat. /om.] Out; without. See Fors.