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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| Title | Details | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Voidable | An agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties. | 245 |
| Dum vidua | For so long as she remains a widow. | 244 |
| Malafide | In bad faith. | 244 |
| Lex | Law | 243 |
| Non compos mentis | Not of sound mind / unsound | 242 |
| Prima facie | At the first sight. | 242 |
| Quasi | The term ‘quasi’ used before a noun makes the application of that noun flexible to some extent. The... | 240 |
| Sine qua non | (a condition) without which it could not be or "without which (there is) nothing." | 237 |
| Dum sola | For so long as she remains unmarried | 234 |
| Obiter Dicta | Statements of opinion by a judge not strictly necessary to her or his decision. | 231 |
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