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Forum originis

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The forum of one’s birthplace.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The court of one's nativity. The place of a person's birth, considered as a place of jurisdiction.

Defined under Forum in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The court uf one’s nativity. The place of a person's birth, considered as a place of jurisdiction.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. The forum or court of nativity; the domicile of nativity, or place of a person's birth, considered as a place of jurisdiction. 6 Vesey, Jr. 760, 760. 2 JCent't Com. 480, 481, note.