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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Lex Law334
QuasiThe term ‘quasi’ used before a noun makes the application of that noun flexible to some extent. The...334
Prima facieAt the first sight.336
VoidableAn agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties.337
MalafideIn bad faith.338
Obiter DictaStatements of opinion by a judge not strictly necessary to her or his decision.340
Salus Populi Suprema LexThe safety of the people is the Supreme Law.340
Dum solaFor so long as she remains unmarried351
Stare DecisisTo stand by that which has been decided. The principle of binding precedent whereby the decision in one...352
Quando lex aliquid alicul concedit conceWhen law gives a person anything it gives him that without which it can not exist.354