furca et fossa
furca et fossa (f[schwa]r-k[schwa] et fahs-[schwa]). [Law Latin] Hist. Gallows and pit. • This phrase was used in ancient grants of criminal jurisdiction for punishing felons: hanging for men and drowning for women.
furca et fossa (f[schwa]r-k[schwa] et fahs-[schwa]). [Law Latin] Hist. Gallows and pit. • This phrase was used in ancient grants of criminal jurisdiction for punishing felons: hanging for men and drowning for women.