Vis Licita
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In old English law. Lawful force. Bracton, fol. 162. VIS MAJOR (Lat.) A superior force. In law it signifies inevitable accident. This term is used in the civil law in nearly the same way that the words "act of God" (q. V.) are used in the common law. Generally, no one is responsible for an accident which arises from the vis major; but a man may be so where he has stipulated that he would, and when he has been guilty of a fraud or deceit. 2 Kent, Comm. 448; Poth. Pret a Usage, notes 48, 60; Story, Bailm. §25. VIS PERTURBATIVA (Lat.)
In old English law. Perturbative force. Force used between parties contending for a possession; or, as Bracton explains it, where one contends that he possesses the thing, though he has not the right, and the other asserts that be is in possession, since he has the right (ubi quie contendit sepossidere earn jus non habeat, et alius dioat se esse in poases Biane, cum jus habeat). Bracton, fol, 162.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. Lawful force. Bract, fol. 162.
Defined under Vis in Black's Law Dictionary.