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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

Latin: In the civil law. A slave born in his master's house. … [Read more...] about VERNA

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...] about VESTING ORDER

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...] about VERSARI

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...] about VESTRY