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FORMEDON
For"me*don, n. Etym: [OF., fr. Latin. So called because the plaintiff claimed "by the form of the gift,: L. per formam doni.] (O. Eng. Law)
Definition: A writ of right for a tenant in tail in case of a discontinuance of the estate tail. This writ has been abolished.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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