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VIOLENCE

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The abuse of force. That force which is employed against common right, against the laws, and against public liberty. In cases of robbery, in order to convict the accused, it is requisite to prove that the act was done with violence; but this violence is not confined to an actual assault of the person, by beating, knocking down, or forcibly wresting from him on the contrary, … [Read more...]

VIGOR

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Latin for strength; virtue; force; efficiency. Proprio vigore by its own force. … [Read more...]

VINCULO

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In Spanish law. The bond chain or tie of marriage. … [Read more...]

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