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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Jus civileCivil law.329
MandamusThe meaning of the term is ‘we recommend’. A high prerogative writ which, in UK, was issued in the...337
Duces tecum Bring with you. Used most frequently for a species of subpoena (as in "subpoena duces tecum") which seeks...341
Quasi-contractA quasi-contract is not a contract though it seems to be a contract. A contract that means that a man...341
Dominion directumThe qualified ownership of a landlord, not having possession or use of property but retaining ownership....342
Jus dareTo give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge.345
Nemo debet bis vexari, si constat curiaeNo man should be vexed twice over for the same cause.346
Laissez FaireGovernment’s abstention from interference with individual action, especially in commerce.347
Judex est just dicere, nin dare It is for the judge to declare law but not to make law.348
Ratio Decidendi The reasons for the decision; the essential legal reasoning for the decision in a case. The binding precedent...350