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VIR

Categories: Latin Maxims

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Latin

Lat. A man, especially as marking the sex. In the Latin phrases and maxims of the old English law, this word generally means “husband,” the expression vir et uzor corresponding to the law French baron et feme.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.