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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De factoAs a matter of fact; something which, while not necessarily lawful or legally sanctified, exists in fact....806
De jureLatin term for "of the law." The term has come to describe a total adherence of the law. For example,...806
Locus standiThe right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...815
Bona fideIn good faith821
De bonis non / de bonis non administratiA word used exclusively in estate matters and refers to situations where an estate is abandoned by an...823
Ejusdem generis Of the same kind or nature. It is one of the popular instruments of statutory interpretation that where...825
Ceteris paribus All things being equal or unchanged829
DehorsFrench for outside. In the context of legal proceedings, it refers to that which is irrelevant or outside...836
Habeas corpusThe most celebrated Writ in English Law means ‘have his body’. A prerogative writ of highest constitutional...839
Boni judicis est ampliare jurisdictionemIt is the duty of a good judge to extend his jurisdiction as when the case calls for such extension....843