VOLENS

(Latin) Willing. He is said to be willing who either expressly consents or tacitly makes no opposition. Calvin. Volenti non fit injuria. He who consents cannot receive an injury. Volnit, sed non dixit. He willed, but be did not say. He may have Intended so, but he did not say so. A maxim frequently used in the construction of wills, in answer to arguments based upon the … [Read more...] about VOLENS

Fr. Carriage; transportation by carriage. … [Read more...] about VOITURE

(Latin) To speak the truth. This phrase denotes the preliminary examination which the court may make of one presented as a witness or juror, where his competency, interest, etc., is objected to.The process of screening potential jurors held at the beginning of trial, in order to determine whether jurors may possess a bias for or against either of the parties. Attorneys may ask … [Read more...] about VOIR DIRE

A check that has been made null and void, typically with the words VOID on the face of the check. … [Read more...] about VOIDED CHECK

The act of emptying; ejection from a benefice. … [Read more...] about VOIDANCE