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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pro tanto | to the extent specified | 219 |
| Pendente lite | while the litigation is pending | 220 |
| Void. | Of no legal effect. | 220 |
| Quantum meruit | Reasonable value of services | 221 |
| Pro bono publico | For the public good. | 222 |
| Salus populi est suprema lex | Regard for the public welfare is the highest law | 222 |
| Suo moto | Upon one's own initiative. Usually used when a court of law, upon its own initiative, (i.e., no petition... | 224 |
| Salus Populi Suprema Lex | The safety of the people is the Supreme Law. | 224 |
| Stare Decisis | To stand by that which has been decided. The principle of binding precedent whereby the decision in one... | 228 |
| Obiter Dicta | Statements of opinion by a judge not strictly necessary to her or his decision. | 230 |
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