Tag: Latin

  • A Mensa Et Thoro

    Definition of A Mensa Et Thoro In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of A Mensa Et Thoro : (Latin) From board and bed. A decree of divorce a mensa et thoro was the forerunner of the modern judicial separation order. See also avinculo matrimonii. Description of […]

  • Caveat Emptor

    Caveat Emptor (Latin, "let the buyer beware"), principle applied in early common law that the buyer of defective goods could not hold the seller legally responsible. The theory of the early common law was based on the assumption that the buyer was able to examine the goods for any […]

  • Caveat Emptor

    Caveat Emptor (Latin, "let the buyer beware"), principle applied in early common law that the buyer of defective goods could not hold the seller legally responsible. The theory of the early common law was based on the assumption that the buyer was able to examine the goods for any […]

  • A Vinculo Matrimonii

    Definition of A Vinculo Matrimonii In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of A Vinculo Matrimonii : (Latin) From the bond of marriage. A decree of divorce a vinculo matrimonii allowed a spouse to remarry and was the forerunner of the modern divorce decree. See […]

  • Ad Referendum

    Definition of Ad ReferendumIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Ad Referendum : (Latin: to be further considered) Denoting a contract that has been signed although minor points remain to be decided.

  • Doli Capax

    Definition of Doli CapaxIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Doli Capax : (Latin) Capable of wrong. A child under the age of 10 is deemed incapable of committing any crime. Above the age of 10 children are doli capax and are treated as adults, although they […]

  • Flagrante Delicto

    Definition of Flagrante DelictoIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Flagrante Delicto : (Latin) In the commission of an offence. Certain types of *arrest can only be made when a person is in the act of committing an offence (See arrestable offence). The […]

  • Caveat Actor

    Definition of Caveat ActorIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Caveat Actor : (Latin) Let the doer be on his guard.

  • Donatio Mortis Causa

    Definition of Donatio Mortis CausaIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Donatio Mortis Causa : (Latin: a gift on account of death) An immediate gift of real or personal property made by a donor who expects to die in the near future. The gift must be made to…

  • Ad Idem

    Definition of Ad IdemIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Ad Idem : (Latin: towards the same) Indicates that the parties to a transaction are in agreement. See consensus ad idem.

  • De Bene Esse

    Introduction to De Bene EsseDe Bene Esse (Latin, 'of well-being'), legal term for doing the best possible under the circumstances. The term usually relates to evidence. " (1)ResourcesNotes and ReferencesInformation about "http://lawin.org/enca…

  • De Bonis Non Administratis

    Definition of De Bonis Non AdministratisIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of De Bonis Non Administratis : (Latin: of unadministered goods) A grant of *letters of administration of the estate of a deceased person when administration has previously been […]

  • Fi. Fa.

    Definition of Fi. Fa.In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Fi. Fa. : (fieri facias, fi. fa.) (Latin: you should cause to be done) A writ of execution to enforce the payment of a debt when judgment has been entered against the debtor. The writ can also be…

  • Dum Sola

    Definition of Dum SolaIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Dum Sola : (Latin) While single: the status of a single woman or widow.

  • Erga Omnes Obligations

    Definition of Erga Omnes ObligationsIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Erga Omnes Obligations : (Latin: towards all) Obligations in whose fulfilment all states have a legal interest because their subject matter is of importance to the international […]