The English Legal System Latin Phrases

Question 1

Ultra Vires

Answer 1

‘Beyond the powers’, when legislation is created beyond what the parent or enabling Act allows.

Question 2

Intra Vires

Answer 2

‘Within the powers’, when legislation is created within what the parent or enabling Act allows.

Question 3

Stare Decisis

Answer 3

‘To stand by things decided’, sticking to past precedent.

Question 4

Ratio Decidendi

Answer 4

‘The rationale for the decision’, the reason for the decision, or the legal principle, which must be followed in future cases.

Question 5

Obiter Dicta

Answer 5

‘Other things said’,