Vis

vis, n. Force power. [L.] — Vis inertias. The resistance of matter, as when a body at rest set in motion, or body in motion brought to rest, or has its motion changed either in direction or in velocity; inertne inactivity. — V. mortua. (Mech.) Dead force; force doing no work, but only producing pre ure. _ y, riva. (Mech.) Living force the force of a body moving against resistance, or doing work, disting. from vis mortua, or dead force. Visa. See Vise under Vision. am, fame, far, pa or opera, fare end, VISION