The name of vetera statuta, ancient statutes, has been given to the statutes commencing with Magna Charta, and ending with those of Edward II. This is a Latin word signifying, I forbid. … [Read more...] about VETERA STATUTA
VICARAGE
In English ecclesiastical law. The living or benefice of a vicar, as a parsonage is of a parson. 1 Bl. Comm. 387, 388. … [Read more...] about VICARAGE
VICAR
One who performs the functions of another; a substitute. Also the incumbent of an appropriated or impropriated ecclesias-tical benefice, as distinguished from the in-cumbent of a non-appropriated benefice, who is called a "rector." Wharton. See Pinder v. Barr, 4 El. & Bl. 115. Vicar general. An ecclesiastical officer who assists the archbishop in the discharge of his … [Read more...] about VICAR
VIATOR
Lat. In Roman law. A sum-moner or apparitor; an officer who attended on the tribunes and tedlles. … [Read more...] about VIATOR
VICARIO, ETC.
An ancient writ for a spiritual person imprisoned, upon forfeiture of a recognisance, etc. Reg. Orig. 147. Viearins non Habet vioarinm. A deputy has not [cannot have] a deputy. A delegated power cannot be again delegated. Broom, Max. 830. … [Read more...] about VICARIO, ETC.