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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Jus dicereTo declare the law. This word is used to explain the power which the court has to expound the law; and...265
Jus quad as actions pertinetLaw of action.265
Judex est just dicere, nin dare It is for the judge to declare law but not to make law.264
Jus dareTo give or to make the law. Jus dare belongs to the legislature; jus dicere to the judge.260
Dominion directumThe qualified ownership of a landlord, not having possession or use of property but retaining ownership....256
MandamusThe meaning of the term is ‘we recommend’. A high prerogative writ which, in UK, was issued in the...256
Quando lex aliquid alicul concedit conceWhen law gives a person anything it gives him that without which it can not exist.255
Jus civileCivil law.254
Duces tecum Bring with you. Used most frequently for a species of subpoena (as in "subpoena duces tecum") which seeks...247
Quasi-contractA quasi-contract is not a contract though it seems to be a contract. A contract that means that a man...247