Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat in United Kingdom

Ignorantia juris non excusat in Legal Latin

Meaning of the latin term “Ignorantia juris non excusat” from the University of Kent: ‘Ignorance of the law does not excuse’ – i.e. no defence against criminal or other proceedings arising from its

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See Also

• Legal Latin Maxims
• Legal Latin Quotes
• Legal Latin Dictionary