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Endeavor in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Endeavor” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Endeavor” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Endeavor” means to attempt or to try.(b) “Foreign agent” means any officer, employee, proxy, servant, delegate, or representative of a foreign government.(c) “Foreign instrumentality” means any agency, bureau, ministry, component, institution, association, or any legal, commercial, or business organization, corporation, firm, or entity that is substantially owned, controlled, sponsored, commanded, managed, or dominated by a foreign government.(d) “Obtain or use” has the same meaning as provided in s. 812.012(3).(e) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, p (Fla. Stat. § 812.081)

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