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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.

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.