Latin Terms and Phrases - Chancery Law Chronicles

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.

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Dehors	French for outside. In the context of legal proceedings, it refers to that which is irrelevant or outside...	437
Utlite pendente nihil innovetur	During litigation nothing should be introduced. For reference, see, section 52 of the Transfer of Property...	436
e.g. / Exempli gratia	As for example.	435
Ex aequo et bono	A case decided on the basis of what is just and fair under the circumstances, [Reference: Article 38(2),...	433
Audi alterem partem	Hear the other party. It is one of the principles of natural justice that before condemning a person,...	430
Locus standi	The right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...	424
De minimis non curat lex or de minimis	Insignificant or too small to bother with.	423
Inter vivos	Between the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...	423
Res Judicata Pro veritate Accipitur	A thing adjudicated is received as the truth. A judicial decision is conclusive as between the parties,...	423
Ex gratia	Out of kindness, voluntary.	421