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
i.e. / Id estThat is.297
In cameraIn private311
in futuroin the future; at a later date.293
Inter aliaAmong other.303
Inter vivosBetween the living. This term is used to refer to a transfer or gift made during one's lifetime, as opposed...325
Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litiuuIt is in the interest of the state that there should be an end to a litigation.315
Judex est just dicere, nin dare It is for the judge to declare law but not to make law.263
Jus civileCivil law.254
Jus dareTo give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge.259
Jus dicereTo declare the law. This word is used to explain the power which the court has to expound the law; and...264