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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Fiat Justicia, ruat CoelumLet Justice be done though the Heavens should fall314
Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibusFalse in one thing, false in everything. A witness who willfully falsifies one matter is not credible...361
Fait accompliAn accomplished fact; an action which is completed before those affected by it are in a position to query...341
Ex turpi causa non oritur actioNo action arises on an immoral contract.326
Ex parteIn the absence of one party.306
ex mero motuOut of mere impulse; of one's own accord. This phrase is used to describe acts that a Court of law may...462
Ex gratiaOut of kindness, voluntary.323
Ex debito justiciaeFrom what is due of right. As a matter of right or discretionary right. See, Motiur Rahman Vs. May Industries...359
Ex aequo et bonoA case decided on the basis of what is just and fair under the circumstances, [Reference: Article 38(2),...330
etc. / Et ceteraOther things of that type.306