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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Ex parteIn the absence of one party.628
CertiorariA writ of certiorari is a form of judicial review whereby a court is asked to consider a legal decision...623
Fiat Justicia, ruat CoelumLet Justice be done though the Heavens should fall617
ViresAuthority, power.616
Ultra viresBeyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid.614
Doli incapaxIncapable of crime.606
Quo warranto The meaning of the term is ‘by what authority’. A prerogative writ issued by the Crown against one...605
viz., videlicet.Namely.604
In cameraIn private603
Dum casta For so long as she remains chaste. Separation agreements years ago used to contain dum casta clauses...597