In old English law. The mistake of a clerk; a clerical error. Vitium cleriei nocere non debet. Jenk. Cent 23. A clerical error ought not to hurt. Vitium est quod fugi debet, nisi, rationem non invenias, mox legem sine rations esse clames. Ellesm. Post N. 86. It is a fault which ought to be avoided, that if you cannot discover the reason you should presently exclaim that the law … [Read more...]
VISCOUNT
A decree of English nobility, next below that of earl. An old title of the sheriff. … [Read more...]
VITIUM SCRIPTORIA
In old English law. The fault or mistake of a writer or copyist; a clerical error. Gilb. Forum Rom. 185. … [Read more...]
VISE’
An indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities, denoting that it has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on bin journey. Webster. … [Read more...]
VITRICUS
(Latin) In the civil law. A step-father; a mother's second husband. Calvin. … [Read more...]