VESTURA

A crop of grass or corn. Also a garment; metaphorically applied to a possession or seisin. … [Read more...] about VESTURA

In ecclesiastical law. The place in a church where the priest's vestures are deposited. Also an assembly of the minister, church-wardens, and parishioners, usually held in the vestry of the church, or in a building called a "vestry-hall," to act upon business of the church. Mozley & Whitley. Vestry cess. A rate levied in Ireland for parochial purposes, abolished by St 27 … [Read more...] about VESTRY

In English law. An order which may be granted by the chancery division of the high court of justice, (and formerly by chancery,) passing the legal es-tate In lieu of a conveyance. Commissioners also, under modern statutes, have similar powers. St 15 & 16 Vict c. 55; Wharton. … [Read more...] about VESTING ORDER

Lat. In the law of evidence, a vestige, mark, or "sign; a trace, track, or impression left by a physical object. Fleta, 1.1, c. 25, … [Read more...] about VESTIGIUM

An essential constitutional right that is vital and connected with a person. … [Read more...] about VESTED RIGHT