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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Fiat Justicia, ruat CoelumLet Justice be done though the Heavens should fall456
Inter aliaAmong other.460
De novoLatin term for new. This term is used to refer to a trial which starts over, which wipes the slate clean...461
Locus standiThe right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...464
Ex turpi causa non oritur actioNo action arises on an immoral contract.465
Caveat venditorLet the seller beware.467
etc. / Et ceteraOther things of that type.468
Vis-à-visIn relation to. In comparison with.470
CertiorariA writ of certiorari is a form of judicial review whereby a court is asked to consider a legal decision...471
Ex gratiaOut of kindness, voluntary.475