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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CertiorariA writ of certiorari is a form of judicial review whereby a court is asked to consider a legal decision...683
Vis-à-visIn relation to. In comparison with.685
ut res magis valeat quam pereatIt is better for a thing to have effect than to be made void687
etc. / Et ceteraOther things of that type.690
Ex parteIn the absence of one party.690
Res Judicata Pro veritate AccipiturA thing adjudicated is received as the truth. A judicial decision is conclusive as between the parties,...696
Inter vivosBetween the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...700
Ex turpi causa non oritur actioNo action arises on an immoral contract.704
Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litiuuIt is in the interest of the state that there should be an end to a litigation.704
Ex aequo et bonoA case decided on the basis of what is just and fair under the circumstances, [Reference: Article 38(2),...705