Latin: In old English practice. View; inspection, either of a place or person. … [Read more...] about VISITS
VISITATION BOOKS
In English law. Books compiled by the heralds, when progresses were solemnly and regularly made Into every part of the kingdom, to Inquire into the state of families, and to register such marriages and descents as were verified to them upon oath; they were allowed to he good evidence of pedigree. 3 Bl. Comm. 106; 8 Steph. Comm. 724. … [Read more...] about VISITATION BOOKS
VISCOUNT
A decree of English nobility, next below that of earl. An old title of the sheriff. … [Read more...] about VISCOUNT
VIRTUE
The phrase "by virtue" differs in meaning from "under color." For instance, the proper fees are received by virtue of the office; extortion is under color of the office. Any rightful act In office is by virtue of the office. A wrongful act In office may be under color of the office. Phil. Law, 380. … [Read more...] about VIRTUE
VISA
(A) civ. law. The formula put upon an act; a register; a commercial book, in order to approve of it and authenticate it. (B) The stamped placed in the passport of foreigners by a U.S. Consulate Official in their foreign country that allows the holder of the visa to enter the United States, designated as either an immigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa. An official Indorsement npon … [Read more...] about VISA