In Saxon law. A mulet or fine for a crime. See WEBEGILD. … [Read more...] about VERGELT
VENTER, VENTRE
The belly or womb. The term is used in law as designating the maternal parentage of children. Thus, where in ordinary phraseology we should say that A. was B.'s child by his first wife, he would be described in law as "by the flrst venter:1 Brown. … [Read more...] about VENTER, VENTRE
VENTE
In French law. Sale; contract of sale. Vente a remere. A conditional. sale, in which the seller reserves the right to redeem or repurchase at the same price. … [Read more...] about VENTE
VERITY
Truth; truthfulness; conformity to fact The records of a court "import uncontrollable verity." 1 Black, Judgm. f 276. … [Read more...] about VERITY
VENTER OR VENTRE
Signifies literally the belly. In law it is used figuratively for the wife: for example, a man has three children by the first, and one by the second venter. 2. A child is said to be in ventre sa mere before it is born; while it is a foetus. A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him that, in the presence of twelve men, and as many women, he cause examination to be made, … [Read more...] about VENTER OR VENTRE