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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TitleDetailsHits
AvunculusA mother's brother. "Avuncular" refers to an uncle.816
Fiat Justicia, ruat CoelumLet Justice be done though the Heavens should fall816
ViresAuthority, power.810
Utlite pendente nihil innoveturDuring litigation nothing should be introduced. For reference, see, section 52 of the Transfer of Property...810
Doli incapaxIncapable of crime.803
in futuroin the future; at a later date.797
Ultra viresBeyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid.795
viz., videlicet.Namely.793
Dum casta For so long as she remains chaste. Separation agreements years ago used to contain dum casta clauses...792
In cameraIn private790