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VESTING ORDER

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In English law. An order which may be granted by the chancery division of the high court of justice, (and formerly by chancery,) passing the legal es-tate In lieu of a conveyance. Commissioners also, under modern statutes, have similar powers. St 15 & 16 Vict c. 55; Wharton. … [Read more...]

VERSARI

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Latin: In the civil law. To be employed; to be conversant Versari male in tutela, to misconduct one's self in a guardianship. Calvin. … [Read more...]

VESTRY

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In ecclesiastical law. The place in a church where the priest's vestures are deposited. Also an assembly of the minister, church-wardens, and parishioners, usually held in the vestry of the church, or in a building called a "vestry-hall," to act upon business of the church. Mozley & Whitley. Vestry cess. A rate levied in Ireland for parochial purposes, abolished by St 27 … [Read more...]

VERSUS

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Latin: Against In the title of a cause, the name of the plaintiff is put first, followed by the word "versus" and then the defendant's name. Thus, "Fletcher versus Peck," or "Fletcher against Peck." The word is commonly abbreviated "vs." or "v". … [Read more...]

VESTURA

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A crop of grass or corn. Also a garment; metaphorically applied to a possession or seisin. … [Read more...]

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