v. Versus.(see below)
vacat. Vacancy.
valid Legally binding, well founded, and applicable.
versus In a law suit, against; as Regina v Smith.(The Crown against Smith)
Very Reverend Title of a dean etc.
vestry A room or part of a church where vestments etc are kept. A meeting of parishioners, usually held in the vestry, for parochial business.
Vicar General The deputy of an archbishop or bishop.
vid. Widow.(see vidua)
vide (Latin) see.
videlicet (Latin) namely. (Usually abbreviated as 'viz')
vidua (Latin) widow.
viduus(Latin) widower.
vis. Visitation.(see below)
viscount A peer ranking between earl and baron.
villein An inhabitant of the early manor who was bound to the land.
visit. Visitation.(see below)
visitation An official visit by an ecclesiastical dignitary such as the bishop. A inspection of pedigree and use of arms by a Herald of the College of Arms.
vital records Civil records of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths.
viz.(Latin; abbreviation of videlicet)namely.
vs. Versus.(see above)