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VISE

An indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities, denoting that it has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on his journey. Webster.

VIVARY

In English law. A place for keeping wild animals alive, including fishes; a fish pond, park, or warren.

VOLUNTEER

In conveyancing, one who holds a title under a voluntary conveyance, i. e., one made without consideration, good or valuable, to support it. A person who gives his services without any express

VACATUR

Lat Let it be vacated. In practice, a rule or order by which a proceeding is vacated; a vacating.

VALET

was anciently a name denoting young gentlemen of rank and family, but afterwards applied to those of lower degree, and is now used for a menial servant, more particularly occupied about the

VEIN

In mining law. A body of mineral or mineralized rock, filling a seam or fissure in the earth’s crust, within defined boundaries in the general mass of the mountain, and having a

VERBAL

Parol; by word of mouth; oral; as. verbal agreement, verbal evidence; or written, but not signed, or not executed with the formalities required for a deed VERBAL 15 or prescribed by statute

VESTA

The crop on the ground. Cowell.

VEXATION

The injury or damage which is suffered in consequence of the tricks of another.

VICE-COMES NON MISIT BREVE

The sheriff hath not sent the writ. The form of continuance on the record after issue and before trial. 7 Mod. 349; 11 Mod. 231.

VIE

Fr. Life; occurring in the phrases cestui que vie, pur autre vie, etc.

VINAGIUM

A payment of a certain quantity of wine instead of rent for a vineyard. 2 Mon. Ang. p. 980.

VIRES

Lat (The plural of “vis.”) Powers ; forces; capabilities: natural powers; powers granted or limited. See ULTRA VIRES. Vires acquirit enndo. It gains strength by continuance. Mann v. Mann’s Ex’rs, 1 Johns.

VISIT

In international law. The right of visit or visitation is the right of a cruiser or war-ship to stop a vessel sailing under another flag on the high seas, and send an

VIVUM VADIUM

See VADIUM. Vix ulla lex fieri potest quae omnibus commoda sit, sed si majori parti prospi- ciat, utilis est. Scarcely any law can be made which is adapted to all, but, if

VOTE

Suffrage; the expression of his will, preference, or choice, formally mani- fested by a member of a legislative or deliberative body, or of a constituency or a body of qualified electors, in

VACATURA

An avoidance of an ecclesiastical benefice. Cowell.

VALID

Of binding force. A deed, will, or other instrument, which has received all the formalities required by law, is said to be valid.

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