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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Habeas corpusThe most celebrated Writ in English Law means ‘have his body’. A prerogative writ of highest constitutional...469
i.e. / Id estThat is.395
In cameraIn private400
in futuroin the future; at a later date.387
Inter aliaAmong other.414
Inter vivosBetween the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...421
Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litiuuIt is in the interest of the state that there should be an end to a litigation.408
Judex est just dicere, nin dare It is for the judge to declare law but not to make law.337
Jus civileCivil law.319
Jus dareTo give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge.334