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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| Title | Details | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Voidable | An agreement, which may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the parties. | 243 |
| Void. | Of no legal effect. | 221 |
| viz., videlicet. | Namely. | 292 |
| Vis-à-vis | In relation to. In comparison with. | 321 |
| Vires | Authority, power. | 297 |
| Utlite pendente nihil innovetur | During litigation nothing should be introduced. For reference, see, section 52 of the Transfer of Property... | 347 |
| ut res magis valeat quam pereat | It is better for a thing to have effect than to be made void | 336 |
| Ultra vires | Beyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid. | 302 |
| Ubi jus ibi remedium est | Where there is a right there is a remedy. | 624 |
| Suo moto | Upon one's own initiative. Usually used when a court of law, upon its own initiative, (i.e., no petition... | 225 |
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