FELO-DE-SE Definition & Meaning

felo-de-se

[ fel-oh-di-see, -sey ]

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noun

plural felones-de-se felos-de-se

a person who intentionally takes their own life, or commits an unlawful malicious act resulting in their own death.
the act of suicide.

felo de se

/ ˈfiːləʊ dɪ ˈsiː; ˈfɛləʊ /

noun

law
1. suicide
2. a person who commits suicide

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of felo-de-se¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from Anglo-Latin, equivalent to �ڱ��ō “a felon” + ��ŧ “in respect to, of” + ��ŧ ※��Ա��”; felon ¹( def )

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of felo-de-se¹

C17: from Anglo-Latin, from �ڱ��ō felon + Latin ��ŧ of + ��ŧ oneself

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One of the jurymen returning home, was asked what verdict they brought in, and whether they found it "felo-de-se"?

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The fact is, nations, when they die, die of felo-de-se.

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It appeared a case of very singular felo-de-se—for they had so timed the 'rash act,' as to excite strong suspicions in the public mind that his Majesty had committed murder.

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He was cut down before life was extinct, and on recovery was prosecuted for felo-de-se.

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A full account of Wakley’s parliamentary ratting, or political felo-de-se; beautifully authenticated by his late Finsbury electors—with sundry cuts by his former friends.

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