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fee: a charge for a service rendered on behalf of court.

femur: the bone in the leg situated between the pelvis and the knee.

fiduciary: a person or institution who manages money or property for another. Such person has by law a “fiduciary duty” to exercise a standard of care in the management of those assets.

finding: the court’s or jury’s decision on a issue of fact.

fine: an amount imposed as punishment for an offense.

flexion: the bending of a joint.

full faith and credit: a clause of the U.S. Constitution that dictates that the records and judicial proceedings of one state shall have the same effect in courts of other states with the same jurisdiction.