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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TitleDetailsHits
Quantum meruitReasonable value of services440
Per seby itself, by themselves.446
Pro formaAs a matter of form447
SubpoenaUnder Punishment. An order from a court for a person to appear at a trial under punishment for failure...450
Non est factumIt is not his deed457
Dum viduaFor so long as she remains a widow.460
Pro tantoto the extent specified460
Omnia praesumuntur rite case actaAll things are presumed to be rightly done.461
Void.Of no legal effect.462
Obiter DictaStatements of opinion by a judge not strictly necessary to her or his decision.464