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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VoidableAn agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties.711
Void.Of no legal effect.692
viz., videlicet.Namely.830
Vis-à-visIn relation to. In comparison with.892
ViresAuthority, power.796
Utlite pendente nihil innoveturDuring litigation nothing should be introduced. For reference, see, section 52 of the Transfer of Property...1012
ut res magis valeat quam pereatIt is better for a thing to have effect than to be made void1082
Ultra viresBeyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid.828
Ubi jus ibi remedium estWhere there is a right there is a remedy.1518
Suo motoUpon one's own initiative. Usually used when a court of law, upon its own initiative, (i.e., no petition...694