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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Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litiuuIt is in the interest of the state that there should be an end to a litigation.725
De novoLatin term for new. This term is used to refer to a trial which starts over, which wipes the slate clean...738
Donatio mortis causa A death-bed gift, made by a dying person, with the intent that the person receiving the gift shall keep...743
Audi alterem partemHear the other party. It is one of the principles of natural justice that before condemning a person,...748
Inter aliaAmong other.748
Caveat emptorLet him beware. A formal warning. Caveat emptor means let the buyer beware or that the buyers should...750
Amicus CuriaeLatin for "friend of the court." Refers to a party that is allowed to provide information (usually in...754
Functus officioHaving discharged his duty or office. An expression applied to a judicial tribunal, agent or donee of...756
Locus standiThe right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...759
De factoAs a matter of fact; something which, while not necessarily lawful or legally sanctified, exists in fact....760