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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TitleDetailsHits
ViresAuthority, power.298
i.e. / Id estThat is.299
Ultra viresBeyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid.302
Inter aliaAmong other.304
Lis pendenceA pending suit, action, petition or matter, particularly one relating to one relating to land. See section...305
etc. / Et ceteraOther things of that type.306
Ex parteIn the absence of one party.306
Doli incapaxIncapable of crime.307
Amiables compositeursAgreements permiting the arbitrators to decide the dispute according to the legal principles they believe...309
In cameraIn private312