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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De bonis non / de bonis non administratiA word used exclusively in estate matters and refers to situations where an estate is abandoned by an...947
De jureLatin term for "of the law." The term has come to describe a total adherence of the law. For example,...962
In cameraIn private965
Caveat emptorLet him beware. A formal warning. Caveat emptor means let the buyer beware or that the buyers should...967
Ex debito justiciaeFrom what is due of right. As a matter of right or discretionary right. See, Motiur Rahman Vs. May Industries...973
Ex turpi causa non oritur actioNo action arises on an immoral contract.974
Bona fideIn good faith977
Corum non judice A proceeding committed by a Court without jurisdiction or not by the proper judge. They are non-judicial...977
Fait accompliAn accomplished fact; an action which is completed before those affected by it are in a position to query...979
e.g. / Exempli gratia As for example.980