fi. fa.

Definition of "fi. fa."
  1. An abbreviation for the Latin term 'fieri facias', which is an order issued by a court for a sheriff to seize the property of a defendant who owes money
How to use "fi. fa." in a sentence
  1. The court issued a fi. fa. order to recover the debt from the defendant's possessions.
  2. The creditor pursued the debt through legal means, leading to the issuance of a fi. fa.
  3. When the defendant was found unable to clear the debt, the court's fi. fa. order resulted in seizure of their personal property.

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