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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TitleDetailsHits
Pro tempore / pro temfor the time being.697
Sub silentioUnder silence.697
Judex est just dicere, nin dare It is for the judge to declare law but not to make law.692
Pro bono publicoFor the public good.692
Dum viduaFor so long as she remains a widow.691
Pendente litewhile the litigation is pending691
Pro rataIn proportion.690
Obiter DictaStatements of opinion by a judge not strictly necessary to her or his decision.687
Pro formaAs a matter of form687
Void.Of no legal effect.687