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VILLA REGIA

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Lat. In Saxon law. A royal residence. Spelman. … [Read more...]

VIEW

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A prospect. 2. Every one is entitled to a view from his premises, but he thereby acquires no right over the property of his neighbors. The erection of buildings which obstruct a man's view, therefore, is not unlawful, and such buildings cannot be considered a nuisance. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The right of prospect; the outlook or prospect from the windows … [Read more...]

VILLAGE

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Any small assemblage of houses for dwellings or business, or both, in the country, whether they are situated upon regularly laid out streets and alleys or not, constitutes a village. In some states, this is the legal description of a class of municipal corporations of smaller population than "cities" and having a simpler form of government, and corresponding to '"towns" and … [Read more...]

VIEW ORDINANCE

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Local laws which prevent a property owner from having their views obstructed by objects on the land of another such as trees but generally not buildings or other permanent structures. … [Read more...]

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