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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Dum solaFor so long as she remains unmarried239
Sine qua non(a condition) without which it could not be or "without which (there is) nothing."241
QuasiThe term ‘quasi’ used before a noun makes the application of that noun flexible to some extent. The...245
Lex Law246
Non compos mentisNot of sound mind / unsound246
Prima facieAt the first sight.246
MalafideIn bad faith.248
VoidableAn agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties.248
Dum viduaFor so long as she remains a widow.249
Quasi-contractA quasi-contract is not a contract though it seems to be a contract. A contract that means that a man...251