(Latin) By virtue whereof. This was the clause In a pleading justifying an entry upon land, by which the party alleged that it was In virtue of an order from one entitled that he entered. Wharton. … [Read more...]
VISITOR OF MANNERS
The regarder's office in the forest. Manw. 1. 195. … [Read more...]
VIRTUTE OFFICII
Latin: By virtue of his office. A sheriff, a constable, and some other officers may, virtute officii, apprehend a man who has been guilty of a crime in their presence. … [Read more...]
VISITS
Latin: In old English practice. View; inspection, either of a place or person. … [Read more...]
VIS
Latin: Any kind of force, violence, or disturbance relating to a man's person or his property. Vis ablativa. In the civil law. Ablative force; force which is exerted in taking away a thing from another. Calvin. Vis arniata. In the civil and old English law. Armed force ; force exerted by means of arms or weapons. Vis clandestina. In old English law. Clandestine force; such as … [Read more...]