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W.
As an abbreviation, this letter frequently stands for "William," (king of England,) "Westminster," "west," or "western." … [Read more...]
VUXANUM SERVITIUM
In old English law. Villein service. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 13, … [Read more...]
VULGO QUASITI
(Latin) In the civil law. Spurious children; literally, gotten from the people; the offspring of promiscuous cohabitation, who are considered as having no father. Inst. 3, 4, 3; Id. 3, 5, 4. … [Read more...]
VULGO CONCEPTI
[Latin] In the civil law. Spurious children; bastards. … [Read more...]