Glossary of Legal Terms
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From “Vacate”
to “Voluntary bankruptcy”
Vacate
To set aside.
Venire
A writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors.
Venue
Authority of a court to hear a matter based on geographical
location.
Verdict
A conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for
the court's judgment.
Veterans' Administration (VA)
The federal agency which administers a system of benefits
for veterans and their dependents.
Visa
An official endorsement on a document or passport denoting
that the bearer may proceed.
Void
Invalid; a void agreement is one for which there is no remedy.
Voidable
Capable of being declared invalid; a voidable contract is
one where a person may avoid his obligation, as a contract
between an adult and a minor.
Voir dire
The preliminary examination made in court of a witness or
juror to determine his competency or interest in a matter.
Literally, to speak the truth.
Voluntary bankruptcy
A proceeding by which a debtor voluntarily asks for a discharge
of his debts under the Bankruptcy Code.
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