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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Jus dicereTo declare the law. This word is used to explain the power which the court has to expound the law; and...788
i.e. / Id estThat is.784
Jus civileCivil law.784
Quo warranto The meaning of the term is ‘by what authority’. A prerogative writ issued by the Crown against one...779
Nemo debet bis vexari, si constat curiaeNo man should be vexed twice over for the same cause.771
Jus dareTo give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge.766
Lis pendenceA pending suit, action, petition or matter, particularly one relating to one relating to land. See section...764
Res judicata “A matter which is adjudicated cannot be readjudicated”. The legal principle common to many municipal...753
Res sub judice'Under judgment'. See, for better understanding, section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act...749
Jus quad as actions pertinetLaw of action.747