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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Ratio Decidendi The reasons for the decision; the essential legal reasoning for the decision in a case. The binding precedent...538
Jus quad as actions pertinetLaw of action.543
Lis pendenceA pending suit, action, petition or matter, particularly one relating to one relating to land. See section...544
Res sub judice'Under judgment'. See, for better understanding, section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act...547
Nemo debet bis vexari, si constat curiaeNo man should be vexed twice over for the same cause.562
Jus civileCivil law.564
Jus dicereTo declare the law. This word is used to explain the power which the court has to expound the law; and...576
in futuroin the future; at a later date.579
Dum casta For so long as she remains chaste. Separation agreements years ago used to contain dum casta clauses...582
i.e. / Id estThat is.583