In the houses of parliament the clerks at the tables make brief entries of all that is actually done; and these minutes, which are printed from day to day for the use of members, are called the "votes and proceedings of parliament." From these votes and proceedings the journals of the house are subsequently prepared, by making the entries at greater length. Brown. … [Read more...] about VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
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VOLUNTARY JURISDICTION
In the ecclesiastical law, jurisdiction is either contentious jurisdiction, or voluntary jurisdiction. By the latter term is understood that kind of jurisdiction which requires no judicial proceedings, as, the granting letters of administration and receiving the probate of wills. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY JURISDICTION
VOTING RIGHT
The right of a person or party to vote in an election. … [Read more...] about VOTING RIGHT
VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
The intentional killing of another, without premeditation, such as in the heat of passion. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
VOTING STOCK
The common shares of stock which have voting rights attached to them. … [Read more...] about VOTING STOCK