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VENTURE

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To pursue an opportunity that involves risk. … [Read more...]

VERDICT

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Practice. The unanimous decision made by a jury and reported to the court on the matters lawfully submitted to them in the course of the trial of a cause. 2. Verdicts are of several kinds, namely, privy and public, general, partial, and special. 3. A privy verdict is one delivered privily to a judge out of court. A verdict of this kind is delivered to the judge after the jury … [Read more...]

VENTURE CAPITAL

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The money that is invested to fund a new business venture. … [Read more...]

VEREBOT

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Sax. In old records, A packet-boat or transport vessel. Cowell. … [Read more...]

VENUE

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(A) The location where a legal case is to be heard. State and federal rules govern the location that is proper for a case to be heard, which usually related to providing a fair place that doesn't significantly inconvenience either of the parties more than is necessary. For example, generally a plaintiff cannot sue a defendant in the county in which the plaintiff resides if the … [Read more...]

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