Law Dictionary

I. fr. In old English law. Vengeance; an avenging.

3 Inst. 236. Faellity of pardon is an incentive to crime.

A writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors; popularly used as meaning the body of names thus summoned. See 73 Ala. 490.

Same as Venire.

A writ to summon a person, against whom an indictment for a misdemeanor has been found, to appear and be arraigned for the offense. A justice's warrant is now more commonly used. A

The only modes known to the common law to re-examine such facts was the granting of a new trial by the court where the issue was tried, or the award of a venire facias de novo, by

a judicial writ directed to the sheriff, when issue was joined in an action, commanding him to cause to come to Westminster, on such a day, twelve free and lawful men of his county

Same as Venire.

A ■writ to summon a jury of matrons to execute the writ de ventre inspiciendo (q. v.)

A juror summoned by venire, VENIT ET DEFENDIT (Law Lat.) In old pleading. Comes and defends. The proper words of appearance and defense in an action. 1 Ld. Raym. 177. Venit et defe

veneson, I fr. and eng. In English law. Animals of the chase, particularly deer.

Ll Lat. In old pleading. Comes and defends. The proper words of appearance and defense in an action. 1 Ld. Raym. 117.

In old pleading. Comes and says. Y. B. M. 1 Edw. II. 2. 2 Salk. 544. VENKU (L. Ft.) In old English law. Vanquished; overcome in judicial combat.

A privilege granted by a prince or sovereign, in virtue of which a persen is entitled to act, sui furis, as if he were of full age. Story, Confl. Laws, § 74

A court in London only, which received the petitions of insolvent debtors and decided upon the question of granting a discharge. It was held by the commissioners of bankruptcy; and

In French law. Sale; contract of sale. —Vente h remere. A conditional sale, in which the seller reserves the right to redeem or repurchase at the same price.

In French law. A sale made, reserving a right to the seller to repurchase the property sold by returning the price paid for it. The term is used in Canada and Louisiana. The time d

A conditional sale, in which the seller reserves the right to redeem or repurchase at the same price.

or VENTRE (Lat. the belly). The wife (so applied in matters relating to child bearing). For example, a man has three children by the first and one by the second venter. A child is

The belly or womb. The term is used in law as designating the maternal parentage of children. Thus, where in ordinary phraseology we should say that A. was B.'s child by his first

The term "venting tool" has the meaning given to it by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.

See De Ventre Inspiciendo; Jury of Women; Physical Examination. VENUE (L. Lat. visnetum, neighborhood. The word was formerly spelled visne. Co. Litt 125 a). The county in which the

See De ventre , etc.

The term “venture” means any group of two or more individuals associated in fact, whether or not a legal entity.

The term “venture capital” means capital in the form of equity capital investments, as that term is defined in section 683(g)(4) of this title .

The term "venture capital fund" has the meaning given the term in section 275.203(l)–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

In this chapter, the term “venture capital operating company” means an entity described in clause (i), (v), or (vi) of section 121.103(b)(5) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulation

The term "venture development organization" means a State or nonprofit organization that contributes to regional or sector-based economic prosperity by providing services

The locality of a law suit—the place where judicial authority may be exercised—though defined by legislation relates to the convenience of litigants and as such is subject to their

the other provision does not detract from that general jurisdiction, but merely accords to the defendant a personal privilege respecting the venue, or place of suit, which he may a

That provision does not affect the general jurisdiction of District Courts, but merely confers a personal privilege that may be waived.

Truthfulness; honesty. See 99 Ind. 290, 50 Am. Rep. 94.

An ancient manner of spelling vrai, true. In the English law there are three kinds of tenants, — veray, or true tenant, who is one who holds in fee simple; tenant by the manner (q.

Lat. (Plural of verbum.) Words. —Verba cancellarim. Words of the chancery. The technical style of writs framed in the office of chancery. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, § 3. —Verba precaria

Words are to be taken according to their subject matter.

Words should be so taken that they may be productive of effect.

Equivocal words and those used in a doubtful sense are to be understood according to their more worthy and effective meaning.

verba cum effectu sunt acciplenda. Words are to be taken so as to have effect, w Bac. Max. reg. 3, p. 47. See 1 Duer, Ins. 210, 211, 216.

Words ought to be effective in some way—they ought to be understood as they in some way operate.

Words ought to be operative in some way, words should be taken so as to have effect.

Terms of art

Words of the chancery. The technical style of writs framed in the of Bce of chancery. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, § 8. VERBA CHARTARUM FORTIUS ACCIPIuntur contra proferentem. The words o

Words of the chancery. The technical style of writs framed in the office of chancery. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, § 3.

The words of charters are to be received more strongly against the grantor. Co. Litt. 36; Broom, Max. 594.

Words of deeds are to be taken more strongly against the party tendering them.

Words should be taken so as to have effect.

TEMPus solutionis designant. The words "current money" refer to the time of pajrment Dav. 20. VERBA DEBENT INTELLIGI CUM EFfectu. Words should be understood effectively. 2 Johns. C

The words “current money” refer to the time of payment.

Dav. 20. The words "current money" designate current at the time of payment — Verba debent intelligi cum effectu, ut res magis valeat quam pereat. Words ought to be understood with

Words ought to be understood so that they may have effect.

Words ought to be so understood that they may have some effect.

INTELLIgi debent de conditione personae. Words spoken of the person are to be understood of the condition of the person. 2 Ro Ue, 72. VERBA FORTIUS ACCIPIUNTUR CONtra proferentem.

Words spoken concerning a person ought to be understood as referring to the condition of the person.

Words are to be token most strongly against him who uses them. Baa Max. 11, reg. 3.

General words ought to be understood generally.

3 Inst. 76. General words are to be generally understood. — Verba generalia restringuntur ad habilitatem rei vel aptitudinem personae.General words must be narrowed either to the n

General words should be confined to the character of the thing or the aptitude of the person.

General words should be confined to the character of the thing or the person.

Words referred to are to be considered as if incorporated. Broom, Max. 074, 677; 11 Mees. & W. 183. — Verba in differenti materia per prius, non per posterius, intelligenda snnt. W

Words referred to are deemed included.

Words concerning a different matter are to be understood by the matter preceding, not by that following.

ET NON E CONtra, debent Inservire. Words ought to wait

Words ought to serve intention. See 66 N. H. 434, 28 L. R. A. 328, 31 Atl. 900.

Words ought to serve intention and not the contrary. See 6 Allen (Mass.), 324.

Words are to be understood as reterring to a possible case.

UT res magis valeat quam pereat. Words are to be so understood that the subject matter may be preserved rather than destroyed. Bac. Max. reg. 3; Plowd. 156; 2 Bl. Comm. 380; 2 Kent

Words should be so understood that thing should have effect rather than be null. See 2 Bl. Comm. 380.

Parol; by word of mouth; as, verbal agreement; verbal evidence. Sometimes incorrectly used for "oral."

Wherever the bodily or mental feelings of an individual are material to be proved, the usual expressions of such feelings are original and competent evidence. Such declarations are

In the civil law. Contracts in which a solemn form of words was required to perfect the obligation. Mainly of two kinds, — stipulation and Jidejussion.

lu diplomatic language, a memorandum or note not signed, sent when an affair has continued a long time without any reply, in order to avoid the appearance of an urgency which perha

The term “verbal order” means an oral directive that is given through any method of communication including by radio or telephone, directly to an emergency medical services profess

In Louisiana. A written account of any proceeding or operation required by law, signed by the person commissioned to perform the duty, and attested by the signature of witnesses. S

SI PER communem usum loquendi In Intellectu certo sumuntur, talis intellectus praeferendus est. When words are merely equivocal, if by common usage of speech they acquire a certain

The words being merely equivocal, if by common usage of speech they take a certain meaning, such meaning is to be preferred.

It is better that words have no effect than to have an absurd one.

QUAM causa et natura rei, ut mens contrahentium ex els potlus quam ex verbis appareat. Words are not to be looked at so much as the cause and nature of the thing, since the intenti

Words are not to be regarded as much as the cause and nature of the thing, because the intent of the contracting parties may appear from these rather than from the words.

IMO AB eisi recedere licet, ut verba ad sanum intellectum reducantur. You may disagree with words, nay, you may recede from them, in order that they may be reduced to a sensible me

Words can be stricken out, nay, rather it is proper to depart from them, so that they may be reduced to a sensible meaning.

When the words ofe an ordinance can be verified in their true signification, they ought not to be twisted into a foreign meaning.

Subsequent words added for the sake of certainty ought to be referred to prior ones lacking in‘ certainty.

Precatory words, which see.

Words ought to be taken favorably to the thing and the subject matter.

Words which can have any effect ought not to be regarded as superfluous.

AD aptitudinem restringuntur, etiamsl nullam e.i to harmonize with the subject matter), though they would bear no other restriction. Spiegelius. VERBA RELATA HOC MAXIME OPERantur p

Words, however general, are confined to fitness, although they disclose no other restriction.

Words incorporated by reference have as great effect through reference, as they axe deemed to be included in them.

Words incorporated by reference are deemed included. See 11 Cush. (Mass.) 137.

Words are confined according to the character of the thing or the person.

There is no one who does not know that words are to be understood according to their subject matter.

Words are always to be taken in the milder sense. 4 Coke, 13a. — Verba strictae significationis ad latam extendi possnnt, si snbsit ratio. Words of a strict or narrow signification

Words should always be taken in their milder sense.

Words are the indices or indicators of the mind or thought. Latch, 106.

Words of strict significance can be extended to a.broad meaning, if reason requires.

Words are indications of the intention. Latch, 106.

(Lat.) In old English law. Blows; beatings. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 53, § 1. VERBIS STANDUM UBI NULLA AMBIguitas.^ One must abide by the words where there is no ambiguity. Tray. Lat. Max

I In the civil law. To beat, so as to cause pain.

When there is no ambiguity the words are to be adhered to.

I. A word; an expression; a clause.