vis
noun
strength; force; power.
vis
1 American
[wees, vis]
/ wis, vɪs /
noun
Latin.
vires
plural
vis.
2
American
abbreviation
-
visibility.
-
visual.
Vis.
3
American
abbreviation
-
Viscount.
-
Viscountess.
Vis.
1
British
abbreviation
vis
2
British
/ vɪs /
noun
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A trio of cross-party lawmakers last month called for rules regulating such rentals to be tightened and for an end to the more favourable tax treatment such rentals receive vis a vis normal long-term rentals.
From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2023
“It’s unclear where Donald Trump is placing himself vis a vis that issue,” Mohler said.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023
His opening monologue took sharp aim at the race issue vis a vis the Globes and the HFPA.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023
They do have a fiduciary duty here, vis a vis the Elon offer.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2022
“And may the Force also be with you, Kwame. Where was I? Ah yes. ‘Quo quid vis fieri?’
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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