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VOYEUR

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A person who enjoys the experience of watching someone else experience something, e.g. sexual enjoyment from watching sex acts, seeing others in pain. … [Read more...]

VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT

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An assignment for the benefit of his creditors made by a debtor voluntarily ; as distinguished from a compulsory assignment which takes place by operation of law in proceedings in. bankruptcy or insolvency. Presumably it means an assignment of a debtor … [Read more...]

VRAIC

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Seaweed. It is used in great quantities by the inhabitants of Jersey and Guernsey for manure, and also for fuel by the poorer classes. … [Read more...]

VIVA VOCE

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Living voice; verbally. It is said a witness delivers his evidence viva voce, when he does so in open court; the term is opposed to deposition. It is sometimes opposed to ballot; as, the people vote by ballot, but their representatives in the legislature, vote viva voce. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (Latin). With the living voice; by word of mouth. As applied … [Read more...]

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