U.S v Nixon

It stands for "versus," which is one of those cases of people (lawyers, in this case) using Latin or another obscure language to justify charging more than their services are worth. So, for example, a doctor can get more money out of you if she tells you you have nasal pharyngitis and rhinitis, rather than telling you that you have a cold.

The word versus in bastard middle ages Latin means "against," although it originally just meant turned, or toward.

thx !

Versus is also used in British sports reporting but it is usually seen written as a small 'v' e.g. a Manchester City v Liverpool football match or a Joe Smith v Bill Brown boxing match. Many radio & TV sports commentators just say it as "vee".

It gets used that way in the United States, as well, although usually it is pronounced, although pronounced as "versis."

There were some "v"s in the pub tonight but I have more sense than to play in games where I have no chance.