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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viz., videlicet.Namely.830
Audi alterem partemHear the other party. It is one of the principles of natural justice that before condemning a person,...831
Res judicata “A matter which is adjudicated cannot be readjudicated”. The legal principle common to many municipal...831
in futuroin the future; at a later date.833
Locus standiThe right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...833
i.e. / Id estThat is.847
Inter vivosBetween the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...848
Stare DecisisTo stand by that which has been decided. The principle of binding precedent whereby the decision in one...851
etc. / Et ceteraOther things of that type.857
Ex gratiaOut of kindness, voluntary.867