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fur famosus
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A quick definition of fur famosus:
Term: FUR FAMOSUS
Definition: Fur famosus is a Latin term used in Scots law to describe someone who is believed to be a thief.
Simply put, it means a person who is thought to have stolen something.
A more thorough explanation:
FUR FAMOSUS
FUR FAMOSUS is a Latin term used in Scots law to refer to a person who is reputed to be a thief.
Example 1: John was accused of stealing a valuable necklace from the jewelry store. Although there was no concrete evidence against him, he was considered a FUR FAMOSUS by the local community.
Example 2: The judge refused to believe that the accused was a FUR FAMOSUS just because he had a criminal record. The prosecution had to provide solid evidence to prove the theft.
The term FUR FAMOSUS is used to describe a person who is believed to be a thief, even if there is no concrete evidence against them. In the first example, John was considered a FUR FAMOSUS because he was suspected of stealing the necklace, but there was no proof. In the second example, the judge did not accept the accused as a FUR FAMOSUS just because he had a criminal record. The prosecution had to provide solid evidence to prove the theft.