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–noun
Law
.
the doing or performing of an act, as of a condition or duty.
Origin:
1530–40;
< AF
fesa
(
u
)
nce,
OF
faisance,
equiv. to
fais-
(var. s. of
faire
≪ L
facere
to do) +
-ance
-ance
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Main Entry:
feasance
Part of Speech:
n
Definition:
an obligation or duty, the carrying out of such an obligation
Etymology:
French faisance 'activity'
Usage:
law
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