Latin Terms and Phrases - Chancery Law Chronicles

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.

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Title	Details	Hits

A vinculo matrimonii	The term is used to refer to a final and permanent divorce.	883
Ad hoc	For this purpose; for a specific purpose. An ad hoc committee, for example, is created with a unique...	853
Addendum	An attachment to a written document. For example, affidavits may be addendums to a petition as a petition...	852
Ab initio	From the start or begining.	841
Ad colligendum bona	When a person dies and there is no apparent executor or administrator, a person can be appointed by Court...	838
Ad damnum	It refers to the parts or sections of a petition that speaks to the damages that were suffered and claimed...	823
Afforare	pricing of a things	805
Ad litem	Appointment of person for litigation. A guardian ad litem is a guardian appointed where the defendant...	800
Ad valorem	In proportion to the value. Applied to revenue duties, which are calculated according to the value of...	783
Ad infinitum	Forever; without limit; indefinitely.	782