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VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT

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civil law. One which is made by the mere consent or agreement of the parties. … [Read more...]

VOTE

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Suffrage; the voice of an individual in making a choice by many. The total number of voices given at an election; as, the presidential vote. 2. Votes are either given, by ballot, or viva voce; they may be delivered personally by the voter himself, or, in some cases, by proxy. 3. A majority of the votes given carries the question submitted, unless in particular cases when the … [Read more...]

VOLUNTARY DISCONTINUANCE

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When a plaintiff decides to terminate a lawsuit voluntarily, such as when realizing that the case will not be one with further litigation. … [Read more...]

VOTER

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One entitled to a vote; an elector. One who has the right of giving his voice or suffrage. … [Read more...]

VIZ

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A contraction for videlicet, to wit namely, that is to say, where specific relevant examples are cited, e.g. The car was inoperable, viz: a damaged engine. … [Read more...]

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