Latin Terms and Phrases - Chancery Law Chronicles

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.

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Functus officio	Having discharged his duty or office. An expression applied to a judicial tribunal, agent or donee of...	801
Ex debito justiciae	From what is due of right. As a matter of right or discretionary right. See, Motiur Rahman Vs. May Industries...	797
Amicus Curiae	Latin for "friend of the court." Refers to a party that is allowed to provide information (usually in...	794
Audi alterem partem	Hear the other party. It is one of the principles of natural justice that before condemning a person,...	790
Caveat emptor	Let him beware. A formal warning. Caveat emptor means let the buyer beware or that the buyers should...	788
Inter alia	Among other.	788
Donatio mortis causa	A death-bed gift, made by a dying person, with the intent that the person receiving the gift shall keep...	778
De novo	Latin term for new. This term is used to refer to a trial which starts over, which wipes the slate clean...	774
Ex aequo et bono	A case decided on the basis of what is just and fair under the circumstances, [Reference: Article 38(2),...	767
Inter vivos	Between the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...	762