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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| Title | Details | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Ad valorem | In proportion to the value. Applied to revenue duties, which are calculated according to the value of... | 909 |
| In camera | In private | 402 |
| Bona fide | In good faith | 472 |
| Malafide | In bad faith. | 307 |
| Audi alterem partem | Hear the other party. It is one of the principles of natural justice that before condemning a person,... | 430 |
| Functus officio | Having discharged his duty or office. An expression applied to a judicial tribunal, agent or donee of... | 442 |
| Laissez Faire | Government’s abstention from interference with individual action, especially in commerce. | 337 |
| Ex debito justiciae | From what is due of right. As a matter of right or discretionary right. See, Motiur Rahman Vs. May Industries... | 451 |
| Ab initio | From the start or begining. | 960 |
| Autrefois acquit | French word now part of English criminal law terminology. Refers to an accused who cannot be tried for... | 513 |
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