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31. Vigilante
Someone who takes the law into his/her own hands by trying or punishing another
person without any legal authority.
32. 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.
33. Veto
to prevent or block; the ability for an executive power to prevent the passage
of a bill passed by the respective legislature
34. Vested
Referring to having an absolute right or title,
when previously the holder of the right or title only had an
expectation.
36. Verification
The declaration under oath or upon penalty of
perjury that a statement or pleading is true, located at the end of a
document.
37. Verdict
the decision of a jury after a trial, which must be accepted by the trial judge
to be final.
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