Furca et fossa
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Gallows and pit, or pit and gallows. A term used' in ancient charters to signify a jurisdiction of punishing thieves, viz., men by hanging, women by drowning. Spelman; Cowell.
Defined under Furca in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law. Gallows and pit, or pit and gallows. A term used in ancient charters to signify a jurisdiction of punishing thieves, viz., men by hanging, women by drowning. Spelman; Cowell.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat.
In old English law. Gallows and pit, or pit and gallows. A term used in ancient charters to signify a jurisdiction of punishing thieves; viz. men by hanging, women by drowning. Spelman. Cowell. Bee Fossa.