1. One sheet. In ancient law books it was customary to number sheets instead of pages; Therefore, a folio would cover both sides of the sheet or two pages. References to these books are indicated by the folio number, the letters “1. In ancient law books it was customary to number sheets instead of pages; Therefore, a folio would cover both sides of the sheet or two pages. The reference to these books is made by the folio number, with the letters “a” and “b” added to indicate which of the two sides is concerned; so “Bracton, fool. 100a.” 2. A large book format, in which the page is obtained by folding the sheet of paper once into the binding. Many old law books are folios.3.
When calculating the length of written legal documents, the term “folio” refers to a certain number of words, which in some states is legally set at one hundred. The term “folio”, when used as a measure of calculation of fees or remuneration, or in legal proceedings, means one hundred words and counts any number necessarily used as a word; and any part of a folio if the entire draft or illustration does not contain a complete folio and there is an excess over the last folio, is calculated as a folio. Gene. St. Minn. 1S78, c. 4, These sample sentences are automatically selected from various online information sources to reflect the current use of the word “folio”. The views expressed in the examples do not represent the views of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us your feedback.
“Folio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folio. Retrieved 29 September 2022. Note: Depending on legal requirements, a folio typically consists of 100 words. Unterstützt von Black’s Law Dictionary, 2e éd. libre, und The Law Dictionary.