Legal Terms Beginning with V
Vagrant
A tramp or homeless person. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Vendor
The seller; the person selling. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Venue
This has the same meaning as in everyday English except that in a legal context it usually refers specifically to the location of a judicial hearing. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Vehicle
Any thing that is designed to transport persons or objects. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Verba fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem
Latin: a principle of construction whereby if words of a contract are ambiguous, of two equally possible meanings, they should be interpreted against the author of the words and not against the other party. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Verdict
The decision of a jury. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Vessel
Watercraft used for transportation on water. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Vicarious liability
Being held responsible for another. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Videlicet
Latin for to wit or that is to say. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Vir
Latin for man or husband. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Viz
An abbreviation of the Latin word videlicet. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Voidable
The law distinguishes between contracts which are void and those which are voidable. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Void or void ab initio
Not legally binding. A document that is void is useless and worthless - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Voir dire
A mini-hearing held during a trial on the admissibility of contested evidence. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
Volenti non fit injuria
Latin: to one who is willing, no harm is done. - (see expanded definition at duhaime.org)
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