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VIABILITY

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med. jur. An aptitude to live after birth; extra uterine life. Capability of living. A term used to denote the power a new-born child possesses of continuing its Independent existence. … [Read more...]

VETO

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To reject, usually in response to a request or a vote. To deny. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Lat. I forbid. The veto-power is a power vested in the executive officer of some governments to declare his refusal to assent to any bill or measure which has been passed by the legislature. It is either absolute or qualified, according as the effect of its exercise is … [Read more...]

VIABLE

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Capable of life. This term is applied to a newly-born infant, and especially to one prematurely born, which is not only born alive, but in such a state of organic development as to make possible the continuance of its life. … [Read more...]

VETO POWER

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The right not to approve an act or law that was approved by legislature. … [Read more...]

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