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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Quo warranto The meaning of the term is ‘by what authority’. A prerogative writ issued by the Crown against one...744
viz., videlicet.Namely.742
in futuroin the future; at a later date.730
i.e. / Id estThat is.724
Nemo debet bis vexari, si constat curiaeNo man should be vexed twice over for the same cause.723
Lis pendenceA pending suit, action, petition or matter, particularly one relating to one relating to land. See section...712
Jus quad as actions pertinetLaw of action.705
Jus dareTo give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge.702
Res sub judice'Under judgment'. See, for better understanding, section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act...702
Res judicata “A matter which is adjudicated cannot be readjudicated”. The legal principle common to many municipal...701