Lat. The old law. A term used in the civil law, sometimes to designate the law of the Twelve Tables, and sometimes merely a law which was in force previous to the passage of a subsequent law. Calvin. Vex. To harass, disquiet, annoy; as by repeated litigation upon the same facts. … [Read more...] about VETUS JUS
VETUS JUS
VETO POWER
The right not to approve an act or law that was approved by legislature. … [Read more...] about VETO POWER
VETO
To reject, usually in response to a request or a vote. To deny. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Lat. I forbid. The veto-power is a power vested in the executive officer of some governments to declare his refusal to assent to any bill or measure which has been passed by the legislature. It is either absolute or qualified, according as the effect of its exercise is … [Read more...] about VETO
VETITUM NAMIUM
L. Lat. Where the bailiff of a lord distrains beasts or goods of another, and the lord forbids the bailiff to deliver them when the sheriff cornea to make replevin, the owner of the cattle may demand satisfaction in placitum de vetito namio. 2 Inst 140; 2 BL Comm. 148. … [Read more...] about VETITUM NAMIUM
VETERA STATUTA
The name of vetera statuta, ancient statutes, has been given to the statutes commencing with Magna Charta, and ending with those of Edward II. This is a Latin word signifying, I forbid. … [Read more...] about VETERA STATUTA