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1. ā-per-sē phr. as adj. & n.

Additional spellings: a per se, aperse
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Unique, outstanding; a prominent person. …

2. aqua vite n. phr.

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Brandy or other highly distilled spirits; esp., spiced brandy [cp. aqua ardens, water ardaunt]. …

3. venīre facias n. phr.

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Law A writ directing a sheriff to summon a jury; also, a writ requiring a person indicted of a misdemeanor to appear in court. …

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