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In old English law. A returning officer. 7 Mod. 13. … [Read more...] about VIANDER

Lat. A vexed question; a question often agitated or discussed, but not determined or settled: a question or point which has been differently determined, and so left doubtful. 7 Coke, 45b; 3 Burrows, 1547. … [Read more...] about VEXATA QUAESTIO

Lat. In Roman law. A sum-moner or apparitor; an officer who attended on the tribunes and tedlles. … [Read more...] about VIATOR

The name of one of the new states of the United States of America. It was admitted by virtue of An act for the admission of the state of Vermont into this Union, approved February, 18, 1791. … [Read more...] about VERMONT

Lat. In the law of evidence, a vestige, mark, or "sign; a trace, track, or impression left by a physical object. Fleta, 1.1, c. 25, … [Read more...] about VESTIGIUM