Among the Romans this word signified duties which were paid to the prince for the importation and exportation of certain merchandise. They differed from tribute, which was a tax paid by each individual. … [Read more...] about VECTIGALIA
VECORIN
In old Lombardic law. The offense of stopping one on the way; forestalling. Spelman. … [Read more...] about VECORIN
VARRANTIZATIO
In old Scotch law. Warranty. … [Read more...] about VARRANTIZATIO
VASECTOMY
The operation of castration as performed by section (cutting) of the vas deferens or spermatic cord; sometimes proposed as an inhibitory punishment for rapists and other criminals. … [Read more...] about VASECTOMY
VASSALAGE
The state or condition of a vassal. … [Read more...] about VASSALAGE