In old English law. A young gentleman; also a servitor or gentleman of the chamber. Cowell. … [Read more...] about VALEC, VALEOT, OR VADELET
VALUER
A person whose business is to appraise or set a value upon property. … [Read more...] about VALUER
VALUABLE CONSIDERATION
contracts. An equivalent for a thing purchased. A necessary requirement for the making of a valid and binding contract, in addition to an offer and an acceptance. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The distinction between a good and a valuable consideration is that the former consists of blood, or of natural love and affection; as when a man grants an estate to a … [Read more...] about VALUABLE CONSIDERATION
VALVASORS, OR VIDAMES
An obsolete title of dignity next to a peer. 2 Inst. 667; 2 Steph. Comm. 612. Vana est ilia potentia quss nunquam venit in actnm. That power is vain [idle or useless] which never comes into action, [which is never exercised.] 2 Coke, 51. Vani timores sunt asstimandl, qui non eadunt in eonstantem virom. Those are to be regarded as idle fears which do not affect a steady [firm or … [Read more...] about VALVASORS, OR VIDAMES
VACUUS
Latin: In the civil law. Empty; void; vacant; unoccupied. Calvin. … [Read more...] about VACUUS