Vest
To give an absolute right to title or ownership.
Vested
Referring to having an absolute right or title,
when previously the holder of the right or title only had an
expectation.
Veto
to prevent or block; the ability for an executive power to prevent the passage
of a bill passed by the respective legislature
Vicarious Liability
Sometimes called "imputed liability," attachment of responsibility to a person
for harm or damages caused by another person in either a negligence lawsuit or
criminal prosecution.
Vigilante
Someone who takes the law into his/her own hands by trying or punishing another
person without any legal authority.
Violation
an unlawful act, usually performed with force; infringement or
transgression
Violence
a forceful act that breaches law
Visitation
a right granted to an individual not recognized
as the sole-custodian of a child
Viz
To wit, or namely
Void
referring to a statue, contract, ruling or anything which is null and of no
effect. A law or judgment found by an appeals court to be unconstitutional is
void, a rescinded (mutually canceled) contract is void, and a marriage which has
been annulled by court judgment is void.