a superior force. In law it signifies inevitable accident. 2. This term is used in the civil law in nearly the same way that the words act of God, are used in the common law. Generally, no one is responsible for an accident which arises from the vis major; but a man may be so where he has stipulated that he would; and when he has been guilty of a fraud or deceit. … [Read more...] about VIS MAJOR
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VITILIGATE
To litigate cavilously, vexatioukly, or from merely quarrelsome mo-tives. … [Read more...] about VITILIGATE
VISA
(A) civ. law. The formula put upon an act; a register; a commercial book, in order to approve of it and authenticate it. (B) The stamped placed in the passport of foreigners by a U.S. Consulate Official in their foreign country that allows the holder of the visa to enter the United States, designated as either an immigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa. An official Indorsement npon … [Read more...] about VISA
VITIOUS INTROMISSION
In Scotch law. An unwarrantable intermeddling with the movable estate of a person deceased, without the order of law. Ersk. Prin. b. 3, tit 9, … [Read more...] about VITIOUS INTROMISSION
VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
A program allowing persons from certain foreign countries to visit the United States as a tourist without a visa for up to 90 days and receive an I-94 card. They may not extend their stay or change their status. … [Read more...] about VISA WAIVER PROGRAM