Latin: In the civil law. Living water; running water; that which issues from a spring or fountain. Calvin. … [Read more...]

A statute that is so unclear or vague that the average person could not reasonably understand or appreciate its meaning and application makes the statute void on its face. A criminal statute that is vague is unconstitutional since one cannot adhere to the requirements of a law that one could not reasonably understand. … [Read more...]

(Latin) Cattle, which obtained this name from being received during the Saxon period as money upon most occasions, at certain regulated prices. Cowell. … [Read more...]

A document, statute or other item which is so clearly erroneous or unconstitutional that it is clear that it must not be valid and is void. … [Read more...]

Living voice; verbally. It is said a witness delivers his evidence viva voce, when he does so in open court; the term is opposed to deposition. It is sometimes opposed to ballot; as, the people vote by ballot, but their representatives in the legislature, vote viva voce. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (Latin). With the living voice; by word of mouth. As applied … [Read more...]