Latin Terms and Phrases - Chancery Law Chronicles

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.

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Habeas corpus	The most celebrated Writ in English Law means ‘have his body’. A prerogative writ of highest constitutional...	347
Utlite pendente nihil innovetur	During litigation nothing should be introduced. For reference, see, section 52 of the Transfer of Property...	347
Culpa lata	Latin for gross negligence. It is more than just simple negligence and includes any action or an omission...	345
Dicta or dictum	An observation by a judge on a matter not specifically before the court or not necessary in determining...	344
Ejusdem generis	Of the same kind or nature. It is one of the popular instruments of statutory interpretation that where...	343
Fait accompli	An accomplished fact; an action which is completed before those affected by it are in a position to query...	341
De facto	As a matter of fact; something which, while not necessarily lawful or legally sanctified, exists in fact....	340
Functus officio	Having discharged his duty or office. An expression applied to a judicial tribunal, agent or donee of...	340
Ceteris paribus	All things being equal or unchanged	338
e.g. / Exempli gratia	As for example.	337