Tag: Legal Latin Words
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De Minimis (non Curat Lex)
De minimis (non curat lex) in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term De minimis (non curat lex) from the University of Kent: ‘The law is not concerned with trivial matters’ Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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In Limine
In limine in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term In limine from the University of Kent: ‘Preliminary’ – Used, for example, to describe an objection Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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Per Curiam (per. Cur.)
Per curiam (per. cur.) in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Per curiam (per. cur.) from the University of Kent: ‘By the court’ – A proposition per curiam is one made by the judge (or, if there is more than one judge, assented to by all). Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin…
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Per Curiam (per. Cur.)
Per curiam (per. cur.) in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Per curiam (per. cur.) from the University of Kent: ‘By the court’ – A proposition per curiam is one made by the judge (or, if there is more than one judge, assented to by all). Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin…
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Actus Reus
The elements of a crime: actus reus This section offers a description about the elements of a crime: actus reus in the study of the general principles of Criminal Law. Definition of Actus Reus The actus reus consists of more than just an act. Actus reus in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin […]
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Ratio Decidendi
Ratio decidendi in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Ratio decidendi from the University of Kent: ‘The reason for deciding’ – The principle or principles of law on which the court reaches its decision. ratio of the case has to be deduced from its facts, the reasons the court gave for […]
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Curia Advisari Vult
Curia Advisari vult in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Curia Advisari vult from the University of Kent: The court wishes to consider the matter before giving judgment, as when time is needed to consider arguments or submissions made to it. Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal […]
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In Situ
In situ in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term In situ from the University of Kent: ‘In the original place’ Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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Dictum
Definition of Dictum In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Dictum : (Latin: a saying) An observation by a judge with respect to a point of law arising in a case before him. See also obiter dictum. Dictum in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Dictum from…
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Alibi
Definition of Alibi In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Alibi : (from Latin: elsewhere) A defence to a criminal charge alleging that the defendant was not at the place at which the crime was committed and so could not have been responsible for it. If the […]
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Non Est Factum (suum)
Non est factum (suum) in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Non est factum (suum) from the University of Kent: ‘It is not my deed’ – A plea that an agreement mentioned in the statement of case was not the act of defendant. It may be applicable where the person signing a document had…
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Inter Vivos
Inter vivos in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Inter vivos from the University of Kent: ‘Between living people’ – If a trust is created inter vivos it is created during lifetime, as distinct from upon death. Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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Confer
Cf (confer) in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Cf (confer) from the University of Kent: ‘Compare’ Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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Volenti Non Fit Injuria
Definition of Volenti Non Fit Injuria Assumption of risk – the defence to a tort claim if what has happened to the plaintiff is something he should have reasonably expected. Volenti non fit injuria in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Volenti non fit injuria from the University of Kent: […]
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Aliunde
Aliunde in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Aliunde from the University of Kent: ‘From elsewhere’ – From a source outside the document currently under consideration. Evidence aliunde may be considered where the meaning of a document (e.g. a will) is otherwise unclear. Resources See Also […]