Latin: Any kind of force, violence, or disturbance relating to a man's person or his property. Vis ablativa. In the civil law. Ablative force; force which is exerted in taking away a thing from another. Calvin. Vis arniata. In the civil and old English law. Armed force ; force exerted by means of arms or weapons. Vis clandestina. In old English law. Clandestine force; such as … [Read more...] about VIS
VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
A program allowing persons from certain foreign countries to visit the United States as a tourist without a visa for up to 90 days and receive an I-94 card. They may not extend their stay or change their status. … [Read more...] about VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
VIS MAJOR
a superior force. In law it signifies inevitable accident. 2. This term is used in the civil law in nearly the same way that the words act of God, are used in the common law. Generally, no one is responsible for an accident which arises from the vis major; but a man may be so where he has stipulated that he would; and when he has been guilty of a fraud or deceit. … [Read more...] about VIS MAJOR
VISCOUNT
A decree of English nobility, next below that of earl. An old title of the sheriff. … [Read more...] about VISCOUNT
VIRTUTE CUJUS
(Latin) By virtue whereof. This was the clause In a pleading justifying an entry upon land, by which the party alleged that it was In virtue of an order from one entitled that he entered. Wharton. … [Read more...] about VIRTUTE CUJUS