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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| Title | Details | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Void. | Of no legal effect. | 336 |
| Sine qua non | (a condition) without which it could not be or "without which (there is) nothing." | 334 |
| Suo moto | Upon one's own initiative. Usually used when a court of law, upon its own initiative, (i.e., no petition... | 334 |
| Non compos mentis | Not of sound mind / unsound | 331 |
| Pro bono publico | For the public good. | 330 |
| Subpoena | Under Punishment. An order from a court for a person to appear at a trial under punishment for failure... | 326 |
| Quantum meruit | Reasonable value of services | 325 |
| Pendente lite | while the litigation is pending | 317 |
| Non est factum | It is not his deed | 315 |
| Omnia praesumuntur rite case acta | All things are presumed to be rightly done. | 315 |
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