Fides Punica (fī´dēs Pū´nik-a).—Punic (i. e. Carthaginian) faith: treachery. A proverbial expression among the Romans for faithlessness.
Fidus Achates (fī´dus Akā´tēz).—The faithful Achates: a true friend. Achates was the distinguished companion of Æneas in his wanderings after his flight from Troy.
Fieri facias (fī´erī fas´i-ass).—Cause it to be done. Usually written fi. fa. The title of a writ of execution issued to give effect to the judgment of a court of justice.
Finem respice (fī´nem res´piss-e).—Look to the end.
Finis coronat opus (fī´nis korō´nat op´us).—The end crowns the work.
Flagrante delicto (de-lik´tō).—In the act of committing the crime: i. e., in the very act.
Fortes fortuna juvat (fōr´tēs fortū´na ju´vat).—Fortune helps the brave.
Fortis cadere, cedere non potest (for´tiss kad´er-e sē´der-e non pot´est).—The brave may fall, but cannot yield.
Fortiter et recte (for´tit-er et rek´tē).—Courageously and uprightly.