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 |
|---|---|---|
| Donatio mortis causa | A death-bed gift, made by a dying person, with the intent that the person receiving the gift shall keep... | 409 |
| Fiat Justicia, ruat Coelum | Let Justice be done though the Heavens should fall | 410 |
| Amicus Curiae | Latin for "friend of the court." Refers to a party that is allowed to provide information (usually in... | 414 |
| Inter alia | Among other. | 414 |
| Certiorari | A writ of certiorari is a form of judicial review whereby a court is asked to consider a legal decision... | 415 |
| Ex turpi causa non oritur actio | No action arises on an immoral contract. | 416 |
| De novo | Latin term for new. This term is used to refer to a trial which starts over, which wipes the slate clean... | 417 |
| Caveat venditor | Let the seller beware. | 418 |
| Vis-à-vis | In relation to. In comparison with. | 418 |
| Ex gratia | Out of kindness, voluntary. | 419 |
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