Latin Terms and Phrases

Latin terms and phrases are crucial in the study of law and in the interpretation of statutes in any jurisdiction. Presentation of these terms and phrases in lucid and plain languages is also very important and obviously helpful for the people having interest on law. The matter deserves more appeal in countries like Bangladesh where there are lack of ready-made and available resources in the market. In this segment, equivalent English meaning of different Latin terms and phrases as frequently used in the study of law are considered in plain and lucid language.


Latin Terms and Phrases

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Laissez FaireGovernment’s abstention from interference with individual action, especially in commerce.495
VoidableAn agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties.491
Prima facieAt the first sight.490
MalafideIn bad faith.482
Quando lex aliquid alicul concedit conceWhen law gives a person anything it gives him that without which it can not exist.479
Sine qua non(a condition) without which it could not be or "without which (there is) nothing."479
Lex Law478
QuasiThe term ‘quasi’ used before a noun makes the application of that noun flexible to some extent. The...478
Judex est just dicere, nin dare It is for the judge to declare law but not to make law.474
Sub silentioUnder silence.474