Lat. Fines paid to the crown to defray the expenses of maintaining courts of justice. 8 Salk. 33. Vectigal, origine ipsa, Jus Caesarum et regum patrimoniale est. Dav. 12. Tribute, in its origin, is the patrimonial right of emperors and kings. … [Read more...] about VECTIGAL JUDICIARIUM
VARIANCE
(A) Zoning. This is an exception made for an application to a zoning ordinance, typically granted by a local authority or government. For example, an exception made to allow a home owner to create a two family home out of the existing one family home where all homes are zoned to be only one family homes. (B) pleading, evidence. A disagreement or difference between two parts of … [Read more...] about VARIANCE
VASSELERIA
The tenure or holding of a vassal. Cowell. … [Read more...] about VASSELERIA
Vand. J. Transnat’l L.
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law … [Read more...] about Vand. J. Transnat’l L.
VANDAL
One who willfully and intentionally destroys the property of another. … [Read more...] about VANDAL