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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| Title | Details | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Quando lex aliquid alicul concedit conce | When law gives a person anything it gives him that without which it can not exist. | 329 |
| Malafide | In bad faith. | 319 |
| Dum vidua | For so long as she remains a widow. | 315 |
| Prima facie | At the first sight. | 315 |
| Lex | Law | 314 |
| Stare Decisis | To stand by that which has been decided. The principle of binding precedent whereby the decision in one... | 314 |
| Voidable | An agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties. | 314 |
| Quasi | The term ‘quasi’ used before a noun makes the application of that noun flexible to some extent. The... | 311 |
| Obiter Dicta | Statements of opinion by a judge not strictly necessary to her or his decision. | 310 |
| Non compos mentis | Not of sound mind / unsound | 309 |
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