Tag: Latin
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Consensus Ad Idem
Definition of Consensus Ad IdemIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Consensus Ad Idem : (Latin: agreement on the same thing) The agreement by contracting parties to identical terms that is necessary for the formation of a legally binding contract. See […]
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Ex Post Facto
Definition of Ex Post FactoIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Ex Post Facto : (Latin: by a subsequent act) Describing any legal act, such as a statute, that has retrospective effect.
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De Lege Ferenda
Definition of De Lege FerendaIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of De Lege Ferenda : (Latin: of (or concerning) the law that is to come into force) A phrase used to indicate that a proposition relates to what the law ought to be or may in the future…
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Ex Officio
Definition of Ex OfficioIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Ex Officio : (Latin: By virtue of holding an office). Thus, the Lord Chief Justice is ex officio a member of the Court of Appeal.
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Certum Est Quodcertum Reddipotest
Definition of Certum Est Quodcertum ReddipotestIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Certum Est Quodcertum Reddipotest : (Latin) If something is capable of being made certain, it should be treated as certain. For example, a landlord can only distrain for rent […]
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Durante Absentia
Definition of Durante AbsentiaIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Durante Absentia : (Latin: during the absence of) Describing a grant of *letters of administration of a deceased's estate to some person interested in the estate while the personal […]
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Celex
Definition of CelexIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Celex : (Latin: Communitatis Europae Lex: European Community Law) A database of EU material of a legislative nature, such as directives, regulations, and treaties, including national legislation. It is […]
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De Bonis Asportatis
Definition of De Bonis AsportatisIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of De Bonis Asportatis : (Latin: of goods carried away) One form of trespass to goods (See trespass), not distinguished in modern law from other direct interferences with the possession of goods.
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Ex Parte
Introduction to Ex ParteEx Parte (Latin for 'on the part of one side only'), in law, term indicating that an order has been made after hearing only the party that made the application; for example, an ex parte injunction. The term may also be used in law reports to indicate on whose…
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Dum Casta Vixerit
Definition of Dum Casta VixeritIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Dum Casta Vixerit : (Latin) As long as she lives chastely. A clause sometimes inserted in a separation agreement, freeing the husband from the terms of the agreement (e.g. maintenance […]
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Contra Bonos Mores
Definition of Contra Bonos MoresIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Contra Bonos Mores : (Latin) Against good morals. It is a matter of controversy to what extent the criminal law should, or does, prohibit immoral conduct merely on the ground of its […]
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Caveat Subscriptor
Definition of Caveat SubscriptorIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Caveat Subscriptor : (Latin) Let the person signing (e.g. a contract) be on his guard.
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Ad Litem
Ad Litem as an U.S. State Statute Topic This term is one of the topics in some U.S. State Statutes. Other topics of the World Encyclopedia of Law which are topics of some State Statures are: Licensed Public Accountants (State statute topic) Guardians Ad Litem (State statute topic) […]
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Actus Reus Non Tacit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea
Definition of Actus Reus Non Tacit Reum Nisi Mens Sit ReaIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Actus Reus Non Tacit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea : (Latin: an act does not make a person guilty of his crime unless his mind be also guilty) The maxim that…
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Forum Rei
Definition of Forum ReiIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Forum Rei : (Latin: forum of the thing) The court of the country in which the subject of a dispute is situated.