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VIRES

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Latin: (The plural of "vis.") Powers ; forces; capabilities: natural powers; powers granted or limited. See ULTRA VIRES. Vires acquirit enndo. It gains strength by continuance. … [Read more...] about VIRES

VIOLENT CRIME

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Crimes involving the use of significant force, e.g. battery. … [Read more...] about VIOLENT CRIME

VINDICATIO

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Lat. In. the civil law. The claiming a thing as one's own; the asserting of a right or title In or to a thing. … [Read more...] about VINDICATIO

VIRIDARIO ELIGENDO

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A writ for choice of a verderer in the forest. Reg. Orig. 177 … [Read more...] about VIRIDARIO ELIGENDO

VIRGATA REGIA

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In old English law. The verge; the bounds of the king's house-hold, within which the court of the stewarjd had jurisdiction. Crabb, Eng. Law, 186. … [Read more...] about VIRGATA REGIA

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