Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vis
Noun
/vɪs/
Definition
A Latin word meaning ‘force’ or ‘power’; often used in legal terminology to refer to the power or authority of a person or a group.
Examples
- The lawyer argued that the vis of the contract was not upheld.
- In the study of physics, the vis of an object can be described by its mass and acceleration.
Meaning
Vis is commonly associated with physical strength or influence in various contexts, including law and philosophy.
Synonyms
- Force
- Power
- Strength
- Authority
