FOC
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Free of charge |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Business & Finance, Law & Legal |
FOC has two meanings. It stands for Free of charge (e-commerce & retail) or Friend of the Court (estate and family law).
Meanings of FOC at a glance
| # | FOC stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free of charge | Business & Finance › E-commerce & Retail |
| 2 | Friend of the Court | Law & Legal › Estate and Family Law |
1. Free of charge
Business & Finance · E-commerce & Retail Abbreviations
Indication on invoices, quotes and shipping documents that goods or services are supplied at no cost, such as samples, replacements or promotional items.
Example: The replacement unit ships FOC under warranty.
Customs declarations still require a value for FOC goods, so shipping documents state a nominal or commercial value marked "no charge."
2. Friend of the Court
Law & Legal · Estate and Family Law Abbreviations
Michigan circuit court office that investigates and makes recommendations on custody, parenting time and child support in domestic relations cases and enforces support and parenting-time orders. Each county, or group of counties, has an FOC office.
Example: The FOC recommended a support increase after reviewing both parents' new income.
Created in 1919. Parties can object to an FOC recommendation and ask for a hearing before a judge. The office works with the state disbursement unit to collect and pay out support. It is unrelated to "amicus curiae", the Latin phrase that also translates as friend of the court.
Related abbreviations
More e-commerce & retail abbreviations
- FBA – Fulfillment by Amazon
- FBM – Fulfilled by merchant
- FMCG – Fast-moving consumer goods
- FNSKU – Fulfillment network stock keeping unit
- G&S – Goods and services
- GMROI – Gross margin return on inventory investment
- GMV – Gross merchandise value
- GWP – Gift with purchase
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More estate and family law abbreviations
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- EPA – Enduring power of attorney
- EPO – Emergency protective order
- FBO – For the benefit of
- GAL – Guardian ad litem
- GRAT – Grantor retained annuity trust
- GST – Generation-skipping transfer tax
- HCPOA – Health care power of attorney
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.