Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Lat. To consult, deliberate, consider, advise; to be advised. Occhrring in the phrase curia ad-visari vult, (usually abbreviated cur. adv. vult, or C. A. V.,) the court wishes to be advised, or to consider of the matter.