Law Dictionary

In ecclesiastical law. The living out benefice of a vicar, usually consisting of the small tithes. 1 Bum, Ecc. Law, 75, 79. Max. 88; Broom, Leg. Max. (8d London Ed.) 758; 2 Bonv. I

An ecclesiastical officer who assisis the archbishop in the discharge of his office.

Petty or small tithes payable to the vicar. 2 Steph. Comm. 681.

A deputy bas not [cannot have] a deputy. A delegated power cannot be again delegated. Broom, Max. 839.

An ancient writ for a spiritual person imprisoned, upon forfeiture of a recognisance, etc. Reg. Orig. 147.

Through or by means of a representative, agent or servant.

When a man is carrying on business in his private interest and intrusts a part of the work to another, the world has agreed to make him answer for that other as if he had done the

I. A deputy; a substitute; one who acts in the place of another. Vicarius non liabet vicarinm: a deputy has not [cannot have] a deputy; a delegated power cannot be again delegated.

A substitute cannot appoint a substitute.

As a substitute for; instead of.

The title of a naval officer next in rank after an admiral. Under R. S. § 1362 it was provided that the grades of admiral and vice-admiral in the United States navy should not be f

A county officer in England appointed by the admiral “to he answerable to the high admiral for all the coasts of the sea, when need and occasion shall be.” He also had power to arr

In English law. Courts established in the queen's possessions beyond the seas, with jurisdiction over maritime causes, including those relating to prize. 3 Steph. Comm. 435; 3 Bl.

The term "Vice Chair" means the Vice Chair of the Commission who was appointed to such position by an elected official from the political party that is different from the

A great officer under the lord chamberlain, who, in the absence of the lord chamberlain, has the control and command of the offices appertaining to that part of the royal household

An equity judge who acts as assistant to the chancellor, holding a separate court, from which an appeal lies to the chancellor.

A sheriff.

The sheriff bath not sent the writ The form of continuance on the record utter issue and bsfore trial. 7 Mod. 349; 11 Mod. 231.

The sheriff has not sent the writ.

Same as Vice-consul.

An ancient officer in the time of Edward IV.

An officer who performs the duties of a consul within a part of the district of a consul, or who acts in the pl^ce of a consul. See 1 Phil. Ev. 306.

In Saxon law. A governor of a province.

An officer next below the president. See 6 Kan. Apjp. 718, 50 Pac. 973.

the terms “President-elect” and “Vice President-elect” have the meanings given those terms in section 871(b) of this title .

Under the Illinois mining act, a mine manager and mine examiner were vice principals of the owner, and were engaged in the performance of duties which the owner could not delegate

One empowered to act in place of the king; as a colonial governor.

neighborhood, and 'vicinage of the jury' meant jury of the neighborhood or, in medieval England, jury of the county.

I. I. In old English law. A neighborhood, or vicinage; visne or venue.

Same as Vicinage.

Z. Neighborhood; vicinity. Yicini vicinlora facta prjesnmautnr scire, I. Neighbors are presumed to know the acts that are done in their immediate neighborhood.

The term does not denote so close a connection as "neighborhood." 190 111. 625.

“vicinity of the terminal facilities” means that geographical area surrounding the environment of terminal facilities which is directly affected or may be directly affected by the

Neighbors are presumed to know neighborhood matters.

4 Inst. 173. Persens living in the neighborhood are presumed to know the neighborhood.

I. In old English law. A neighbor. In the civil law. Near; adjacent; neighboring.

I. fr. Faulty; defective; bad.

1 A vicious propensity in an animal is a propensity to do any act which might endanger the safety of the persons or property of others in a given, situation; not merely such propen

In Scotch law. A meddling with the movables of a deceased, without confirmation or probate of his will or other title. Wharton.

An ancient writ against the mayor or bailiff of a town, etc., for the clean keeping of their streets and lanes. Reg. Orig. 267.

By force, fraud or chance. See 43 N. J. L. 605.

That jurisdiction which belongs to the officers of a county; as sheriffs, coroners, etc.

Pertaining to a sheriff.

viconntlels. In old English law. Farms for which the sheriff paid a rent to the king, and carried on for his own profit.

Belonging to the sheriff.

That ju. risdiction which belongs to the officers of a county; as sheriffs, coroners, etc. VICTUS (Lat.) In the civil law. Sustenance; support; the means of living. The word includ

Anything that belongs to the sheriffs, as vicontiel writs; i. e., such as are triable in the sheriff's court As to vicontiel rente, sce St. 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 99, §§ 12, 13, which pl

The term "victim" has the meaning given such term in section 20141(e)(2) of title 34. / In this section, the term “victim” means a person who— (1) is alleged to have suff

the term "victim advocate" means a person, whether paid or serving as a volunteer, who provides services to victims under the auspices or supervision of a victim services

The term "victim assistant" means a person, whether paid or serving as a volunteer, who provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or da

The term "victim of an anomalous health incident" means a covered employee, covered individual, or dependent of a covered employee, who is, or is suspected to have been,

In this section, the term “victim of an offense under this chapter” means an individual who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission

The term “victim of a severe form of trafficking” means a person subject to an act or practice described in paragraph (9) 2 .

For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons” means only a person— (i) who has been subjected to an act or practice described in

The term "victim of trafficking" means a person who is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking. / the term “victim of trafficking” has the

The term "victim service provider" means a nonprofit, nongovernmental or tribal organization or rape crisis center, including a State or tribal coalition, that assists or

the term “victim services” means a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization or a public, nonprofit organization acting in a nongovernmental capacity that assists domestic violence,

Queen of England, 18371901.

In English law. A person authorized by law to keep a house of entertainment for the public; a publican. 9 Adol. & E. 423.

a place where people are provided with food and liquors, but not with lodgings; a house where persons are provided with victuals, but without lodging.

Means of living or support.

A village.

In French feudal law. Originally, an officer who represented the bishop, as the viscount did the count. In process of time, these dignitaries erected their offices into fiefs, and

See.

quse ssepe vindlcantur, /. You will see those offenses often committed which are often punished.

3 Inst Epil. You will see these things frequently committed which are frequently punished.

To see; to perceive, understand, know. Vide. See. Quod vide: which see. Words of reference. The last expression is abbreviated q. v., in referring to one word or subject only, as,

The words “To wit.” See 47 111. 175.

A fatin adverb signifying to wit, that is to say, namely, scilicit, (q. v-) This word is usually abbreviated viz. Vide Yelv. 94: 3 Saund. 291 a, note; New Rep. *465, note; Dane’s A

The term “video description” means the insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses between the program's dialogue.

the term “video programming” means programming provided by, or generally considered comparable to programming provided by, a television broadcast station. / The term "video pr

shall clarify that, for the purposes of implementation, of this subsection, the terms “video programming distributors” and “video programming providers” include an entity that make

shall clarify that, for the purposes of implementation, of this subsection, the terms “video programming distributors” and “video programming providers” include an entity that make

As used in this section, the term “video programming vendor” means a person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of video programming for sale.

As used in this subsection, the term “videotape” means the reproduction of the images and sounds of a program or programs broadcast by a television broadcast station licensed by th

the term “video tape service provider” means any person, engaged in the business, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of rental, sale, or delivery of prerecorded video

I. It is seen; it appears; it is considered, v. Qui tacet, etc.

One who is deaf ‘ and dumb is deemed not to be deemed able to make an alienation. See 4 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 441.

We have seen. A species of exemplification of the enrollment of charters, etc. An inspeximus (q. v.)

A widow.

Widowhood.

I. It is to be seen; it is to be considered.

A widow. Vidua regis deliver full possession. Vestthere is a fixed existing per- To vest in possession: when present interest. Vested reorder: a decree of Chantitle in the cestui g

In old English law. A king's widow. The widow of a tenant in capite. So called because she was not allowed to marry a second time without the king's permission; obtaining her dower

Lat. The making a solemn profession to live a sole and chaste woman.

Widowhood. VIE (Fr.) Life. See "Pur Autre Vie."

Fr. Life; ocourring in the phrases cestui que vie, pur autre vie, etc.

the term “Vienna Convention” means the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April 18, 1961 (T.I.A.S. numbered 7502; 23 U.S.T. 3227), entered into force with respect to the

With force and arms, with actual violence. See 25 Tenn. 285.

the term “Vietnam” means— (A) the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, (B) any predecessor governing authority operating in South Vietnam on or after April 29, 1975, in

The term “Vietnam conflict” means the period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975.

The term “Vietnam era” means the period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on March 27, 1973. / The term "Vietnam era" means the following: (A) The period beginning

The term “Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veteran” means a veteran who— (i) performed covered service, as defined in section 1116(d) of this title ; or (ii) the Secretary finds may h

The term “Vietnam veteran” means an individual who performed active military, naval, or air service in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, without regard to the charact

Inspection; a prospect. Every one is entitled to a view from his premises; but he thereby acquires no right over the property of his neighbors. "The erection of buildings which obs

DEMAND OF. In real actions, the defendant was entitled to demand a view, that is, a sight of the thing, in order to ascertain its identity and other circumstances; as, if a real ac

DEMAND OF. In most real and mixed actions, in order to ascertain the identity of land claimed with that in the tenant’s possession, the tenant is allowed, after the demandant has c

When a right of common is exercisable not over the whole waste, but only in convenient places indicisable after "view and delivery." Elton, Commons, 233.

In real actions, the defendant was entitled to demand a view, that is, a sight of the thing, in order to ascertain its identity and other circumstances. As, if a real action were b

Persons appointed by the courts to see and examine certain matters, and make a report of the facts, together with their opinion, to the court. In practice, they are usually appoint