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VIGILANCE

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1. Proper attention in proper time. 2. The law requires a man who has a claim to enforce it in proper time, while the adverse party has it in his power to defend himself; and if by his neglect to do so, he cannot afterwards establish such claim, the maxim vigilantibus non dormientibus leges subserviunt, acquires full force in such case. For example, a claim not sued for within … [Read more...]

VIN

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Vehicle Identification Number. … [Read more...]

VIGILANTE

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An individual who enforces the law without authority and seeks to punish an alleged criminal for wrongdoing. … [Read more...]

VINAGIUM

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A payment of a certain quantity of wine Instead of rent for a vine-yard. 2 Mon. Ang. p. 980. … [Read more...]

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