(Latin) In the civil law. Spurious children; literally, gotten from the people; the offspring of promiscuous cohabitation, who are considered as having no father. Inst. 3, 4, 3; Id. 3, 5, 4. … [Read more...]
VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
The intentional killing of another, without premeditation, such as in the heat of passion. … [Read more...]
VOTING STOCK
The common shares of stock which have voting rights attached to them. … [Read more...]
VOLUNTARY NONSUIT
practice. The abandonment of his cause by a plaintiff, and an agreement that a judgment for costs be entered against him. … [Read more...]
VOTUM
Lat. A vow or promise. Dies votorum, the wedding day. Fleta 1. 1, c. 4. … [Read more...]