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 |
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Donatio mortis causa | A death-bed gift, made by a dying person, with the intent that the person receiving the gift shall keep... | 452 |
Doli incapax | Incapable of crime. | 451 |
Ex parte | In the absence of one party. | 444 |
In camera | In private | 442 |
Vires | Authority, power. | 442 |
i.e. / Id est | That is. | 441 |
Ultra vires | Beyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid. | 439 |
in futuro | in the future; at a later date. | 436 |
Per Incuriam | The meaning of the phrase is ‘through want of care’. This phrase is used to mean a decision of the... | 435 |
viz., videlicet. | Namely. | 434 |
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