Latin Intensive Flashcards
Ratio decidendi
The legally binding reasoning of the court or jury for particular legal decisions.
Obiter dicta
Judges comments and observations made in passing of the case. Not legally binding.
Consensus in/ad idem
Reaching agreement - ‘meeting of the minds’.
Ab initio
From the beginning/commencement.
Void ab initio
Void from the beginning/legally invalid.
Jus
A right that is legally recognised.
Non sequitur
‘It does not follow’ - is an illogical conclusion that does not follow the premise.
Prima facie
‘At the face of it’ - when a piece of information is sufficient in itself unless proven otherwise.
Pro rata
In proportion.
Verbatim
Word for word.
De facto
In fact.
Ex parte
One party.
Res ipsa loquitur
‘The thing speaks for itself’.
Stare decisis
Legal doctrine that requires courts to follow decisions made by higher courts on the same issues.
Quantum meruit.
Being paid a reasonable sum for goods/services provided.
