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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Ex aequo et bono	A case decided on the basis of what is just and fair under the circumstances, [Reference: Article 38(2),...	638
Res Judicata Pro veritate Accipitur	A thing adjudicated is received as the truth. A judicial decision is conclusive as between the parties,...	639
De novo	Latin term for new. This term is used to refer to a trial which starts over, which wipes the slate clean...	645
Inter alia	Among other.	645
Audi alterem partem	Hear the other party. It is one of the principles of natural justice that before condemning a person,...	649
Caveat emptor	Let him beware. A formal warning. Caveat emptor means let the buyer beware or that the buyers should...	657
De jure	Latin term for "of the law." The term has come to describe a total adherence of the law. For example,...	657
e.g. / Exempli gratia	As for example.	659
De facto	As a matter of fact; something which, while not necessarily lawful or legally sanctified, exists in fact....	662
Locus standi	The right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...	665