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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mandamus | The meaning of the term is ‘we recommend’. A high prerogative writ which, in UK, was issued in the... | 256 |
| Malafide | In bad faith. | 244 |
| 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 |
| Lis pendence | A pending suit, action, petition or matter, particularly one relating to one relating to land. See section... | 305 |
| Limine Litis | At the start of the procedure | 216 |
| Lex | Law | 242 |
| Laissez Faire | Government’s abstention from interference with individual action, especially in commerce. | 275 |
| Jus quad as actions pertinet | Law of action. | 265 |
| Jus dicere | To declare the law. This word is used to explain the power which the court has to expound the law; and... | 265 |
| Jus dare | To give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge. | 260 |
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