Latin, meaning The laws serve the vigilant, not those who sleep. … [Read more...] about VIGILANTIBUS NON DORMIENTIBUS JURA SUBVENIUNT
VIEW
A prospect. 2. Every one is entitled to a view from his premises, but he thereby acquires no right over the property of his neighbors. The erection of buildings which obstruct a man's view, therefore, is not unlawful, and such buildings cannot be considered a nuisance. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The right of prospect; the outlook or prospect from the windows … [Read more...] about VIEW
VIGILANTE
An individual who enforces the law without authority and seeks to punish an alleged criminal for wrongdoing. … [Read more...] about VIGILANTE
VINCULO
In Spanish law. The bond chain or tie of marriage. … [Read more...] about VINCULO
VIF-GAGE
L. Fr. In old English law. A vivum vadium or living pledge, as distin-guished from a mortgage or dead pledge. Properly, an estate given as security for a debt, the debt to be satisfied out of the rents, issues, and profits. … [Read more...] about VIF-GAGE