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Vis major

Vis major, insuperable accident, irresistible force. See ACT OF GOD. Means 'act of God' is a mere short way of expressing the proposition that a common carrier is not liable for any accident as to which...

Vis legibus est inimica

Vis legibus est inimica. 3 Inst. 176.-(Violence is inimical to the laws.)

Vim vi repellere licet, modo fiat moderamine inculpat' tutel'; non ad sumendam vindictam, sed ad propulsandam injuriam

Vim vi repellere licet, modo fiat moderamine inculpat' tutel'; non ad sumendam vindictam, sed ad propulsandam injuriam. Co. Litt. 162.-(It

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Vi et armis

Vi et armis [Lt.] (with force and arms), words formerly inserted in pleadings to characterize a trespass, but directed

Natura vis maxima

Natura vis maxima [Lat.], the greatest force is that of nature.

Qu'cunque vi' dat'

Qu'cunque vi' dat', whichever way you take it.

vis major

vis major [Latin, literally, greater force] : an overwhelming force ;also : act of god

trespass vi et armis

trespass vi et armis see trespass

Filum aqu', vi', medium

Filum aqu', vi', medium. See AD MEDIUM FIL' (AQU').

Claim vi aut precario

Claim vi aut precario, by stealth, force or request.

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