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Term: ex visu scriptionis
Definition: Ex visu scriptionis means that something is proven by seeing a person write it. For example, if someone is accused of writing a letter, ex visu scriptionis would be used to prove if they actually wrote it by watching them write something else.
Term: ex vi termini
Definition: Ex vi termini means that something is proven by the very meaning of the words used. For example, if a law says "no dogs allowed," ex vi termini means that dogs are not allowed because the words used in the law make it clear.