A yard-land. … [Read more...] about VIRGATE
VIRGATE
VIRGATA REGIA
In old English law. The verge; the bounds of the king's house-hold, within which the court of the stewarjd had jurisdiction. Crabb, Eng. Law, 186. … [Read more...] about VIRGATA REGIA
VIRGA TERRAE
In old English law. A yard-land; a measure of land of variable quantity, containing in some places twenty, in others twenty-four, in others thirty, and in others forty, acres. Cowell; Co. Litt. 5c. … [Read more...] about VIRGA TERRAE
VIRGA
An obsolete word, which signifies a rod or staff, such as sheriffs, bailiffs, and constables carry, as a badge or ensign of their office. … [Read more...] about VIRGA
VIRES
Latin: (The plural of "vis.") Powers ; forces; capabilities: natural powers; powers granted or limited. See ULTRA VIRES. Vires acquirit enndo. It gains strength by continuance. … [Read more...] about VIRES