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Definitions for legal terms and law concepts beginning with V
Vagrant
A tramp or homeless person. - (see definition)
Valuation
An expert's assessment, appraisal or opinion as to the market value of an item of property. - (see definition)
Vehicle
Any thing that is designed to transport persons or objects. - (see definition)
Vendor
The seller; the person selling. - (see definition)
Venue
This has the same meaning as in everyday English except that in a legal context it usually refers specifically to the location or proposed district of a judicial hearing. - (see definition)
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, drafter or writer of the contract and not against the other party. - (see definition)
Verdict
The decision of a jury. - (see definition)
Vessel
Watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. - (see definition)
Vicarious liability
When a person is held responsible for the tort of another even though the person being held responsible may not have done anything wrong. - (see definition)
Videlicet
Latin for to wit or that is to say. - (see definition)
Vir
Latin for man or husband. - (see definition)
Viz
An abbreviation of the Latin word videlicet. - (see definition)
Voidable
The law distinguishes between contracts which are void and those which are voidable. - (see definition)
Void or void ab initio
Not legally binding. A document that is void is useless and worthless - (see definition)
Voir dire
A mini-hearing held during a trial on the admissibility of contested evidence. - (see definition)
Volenti non fit injuria
Latin: to one who is willing, no harm is done. - (see definition)

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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