VENIA

venia (vee-nee-[schwa]), n. [Latin] Hist. 1. A penitent’s kneeling or assuming a prostrate position on the ground. 2. A pardon. 3. The granting of a privilege. Pl. veniae. venia aetatis (vee-nee-[schwa] i-tay-tis).Roman & civil law. A privilege granted by a prince or sovereign by virtue of which an underage person is entitled to act as […]