In feudal law. To summon to court Feud. Lib. 2, tit 22. … [Read more...] about VOCARE AB CURIAM
VOLUMUS
(Latin) We will; it is our will. The first word of a clause in the royal writs of protection and letters patent. Cowell. … [Read more...] about VOLUMUS
VOITURE
Fr. Carriage; transportation by carriage. … [Read more...] about VOITURE
VIVA VOCE
Living voice; verbally. It is said a witness delivers his evidence viva voce, when he does so in open court; the term is opposed to deposition. It is sometimes opposed to ballot; as, the people vote by ballot, but their representatives in the legislature, vote viva voce. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (Latin). With the living voice; by word of mouth. As applied … [Read more...] about VIVA VOCE
VOIDABLE
That which has some force or effect, but which, in consequence of some inherent quality, may be legally annulled or avoided. 2. As a familiar example, may be mentioned the case of a contract, made by an infant with an adult, which maybe avoided or confirmed by the former on his coining of age. Vide Parties, contracts. 3. Such contracts are generally of binding force until … [Read more...] about VOIDABLE