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VINDICATIO

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Lat. In. the civil law. The claiming a thing as one's own; the asserting of a right or title In or to a thing. … [Read more...]

VIR

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Latin: A man,, especially as marking the sex. In the Latin phrases and maxims of the old English law, this word generally means "husband," the expression vir et uxor corresponding to the law French baron et feme. Vir et uxor censentur in lege una persona. Jenk. Cent 27. Husband and wife are considered one person in law. Vir et uxor sunt quasi nnica persona, quia caro et sanguis … [Read more...]

VINDICATION

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civil law. The claim made to property by the owner of it. … [Read more...]

VINDICATORY PARTS OF LAWS

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The sanction of the laws, whereby it is sig-nified what evil or penalty shall be incurred by such as commit any public wrongs, and transgress or neglect their duty. 1 Steph. Comm. 87. … [Read more...]

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