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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stare Decisis | To stand by that which has been decided. The principle of binding precedent whereby the decision in one... | 231 |
| Suo moto | Upon one's own initiative. Usually used when a court of law, upon its own initiative, (i.e., no petition... | 226 |
| Salus Populi Suprema Lex | The safety of the people is the Supreme Law. | 225 |
| Pendente lite | while the litigation is pending | 223 |
| Salus populi est suprema lex | Regard for the public welfare is the highest law | 223 |
| Void. | Of no legal effect. | 223 |
| Pro bono publico | For the public good. | 222 |
| Quantum meruit | Reasonable value of services | 222 |
| Pro tanto | to the extent specified | 221 |
| Omnia praesumuntur rite case acta | All things are presumed to be rightly done. | 219 |
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