Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: FACE
Definition: The face is the front or outer part of something. It can also refer to the part of a writing or record that is visible or obvious. For example, if there is a lie written on a document, it must be visible on the face of the document.
FACE is an abbreviation for the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. As a noun, face refers to the surface of anything, especially the front, upper, or outer part. It can also refer to the apparent or explicit part of a writing or record, or the inscribed side of a document, instrument, or judgment.
These examples illustrate how the word face can refer to the surface of an object, the visible part of a record or document, or the side with writing or inscriptions.