Legal Latin Flashcards
ab initio
From the beginning.
actus reus
An act forbidden by criminal law
de facto
Taken as a matter of fact, even though the legal status may not be certain.
de jure
A situation where the legal title is clear.
doli capax
Capable of committing a crime.
doli incapax
Not capable of committing a crime.
in loco parentis
Acting in place of a parent
Legal action against a person (for example, one party in a case claims that the other should do some act or pay damages).
in personam
When a threat is implied in a contract, and as a result the contract is invalid.
in terrorem
Mad, or not completely sane.
non compos mentis
On its own, or all alone
per se
An action done in return for something done or promised
quid pro quo
A matter on which a judgement has been given.
res judicata
Acting in a way which exceeds your legal powers.
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