Latin: (The plural of "vis.") Powers ; forces; capabilities: natural powers; powers granted or limited. See ULTRA VIRES. Vires acquirit enndo. It gains strength by continuance. … [Read more...] about VIRES
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VINDICTA
In Roman law. A rod or wand; and, from the use of that Instrument in their course, various legal acts came to be distinguished by the term; e. p., one of the three ancient modes of manumission was by the vindicta; also the rod or wand intervened in the progress of the old action of vindicatio, whence the name of that action. Brown. … [Read more...] about VINDICTA
VIRGA
An obsolete word, which signifies a rod or staff, such as sheriffs, bailiffs, and constables carry, as a badge or ensign of their office. … [Read more...] about VIRGA
VINDICTIVE DAMAGES
See DAMAGES. … [Read more...] about VINDICTIVE DAMAGES
VIRGA TERRAE
In old English law. A yard-land; a measure of land of variable quantity, containing in some places twenty, in others twenty-four, in others thirty, and in others forty, acres. Cowell; Co. Litt. 5c. … [Read more...] about VIRGA TERRAE