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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Title	Details	Hits

e.g. / Exempli gratia	As for example.	336
Locus standi	The right to sue. If any person moves to the court of law with a case, the court shall first want to...	336
ut res magis valeat quam pereat	It is better for a thing to have effect than to be made void	336
Amicus Curiae	Latin for "friend of the court." Refers to a party that is allowed to provide information (usually in...	332
Caveat venditor	Let the seller beware.	332
Ex aequo et bono	A case decided on the basis of what is just and fair under the circumstances, [Reference: Article 38(2),...	329
De minimis non curat lex or de minimis	Insignificant or too small to bother with.	328
Donatio mortis causa	A death-bed gift, made by a dying person, with the intent that the person receiving the gift shall keep...	327
Ex turpi causa non oritur actio	No action arises on an immoral contract.	326
Inter vivos	Between the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...	325