M06 Assignment--Definitions
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Ad infinitum: Latin meaning “without limit.” To an indefinite extent.
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The argument continued ad infinitum, with neither party willing to concede or reach a
resolution.
Arguendo: Latin meaning “in arguing.” For the sake of argument.
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If, arguendo, the defendant stole the car, then saving a life would have justified stealing
it.
Bond Fide: Latin meaning “in good faith.” Made in good faith; without fraud or deceit.
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The seller assured us that the product was bona fide, providing authentic documentation
to support its legitimacy.
De minimis: Latin meaning “of the least.” Trifling; negligible.
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The small error in the financial report was considered de minimis.
Dicta:
A comment, suggestion, or observation made by a judge in an opinion that is not
necessary to resolve the case.
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The judge's comments on the possible legal implications of a related issue were
considered dicta, as they were not crucial to the decision of the case at hand.
Duces Tecum: Latin meaning “bring with you.”
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The court issued a subpoena duces tecum, requesting the production of specific
documents relevant to the ongoing investigation.
Erratum: Latin meaning “error.” An error that needs correction.
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The court issued a subpoena duces tecum, requesting the production of specific
documents relevant to the ongoing investigation.
Et seq.: Latin abbreviation meaning “and the following one.”
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Please refer to pages 15 et seq for further details on the historical events discussed in
the book.
Ex officio: Latin meaning “from the office.” By virtue or because of an office.
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The professor serves as the chair of the committee ex officio, given their role as the
department head.
Fiat: Latin meaning “let it be done.” An order or decree, especially an arbitrary one.
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The company president issued a fiat, decreeing an immediate change in the company's
dress code policy.
Guardian ad litem: A person appointed by a court to look after and protect the interests of
someone who is unable to take care of themselves, typically a minor or someone who is
determined to be legally incompetent.
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David was appointed guardian ad litem over his niece, Renee, while his sister was in
treatment.
In absentia: Latin meaning “in the absence.”
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The trial proceeded in absentia, as the defendant was not present in the courtroom.
In pari delicto: Latin meaning “in equal fault.” The principle that a plaintiff who has participated in
wrongdoing may not recover damages resulting from the wrongdoing.
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The court ruled that both parties were in pari delicto, meaning they were equally at fault,
and therefore, neither could claim damages against the other for their illegal actions.
Inter vivos: Latin meaning “between the living.” Of, relating to, or involving property conveyed
not by will or in contemplation of an imminent death, but during the conveyor’s lifetime.
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The gift was transferred inter vivos, meaning it was made during the donor's lifetime
rather than through a will after death.
Locus delicti: Latin meaning “place of the wrong.” The place where an offense was committed.
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The mall food court was the locus delicti.
Malum in se: Latin meaning “evil in itself.” a crime or an act that is inherently immoral.
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Murder is a crime that is considered to be malum in se.
Malum prohibitum: Latin meaning “prohibited evil.” An act that is a crime merely because it is
prohibited by statute, although the act itself is not necessarily immoral.
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Jaywalking and running a stop sign are considered to be malum prohibitum.
Modus operandi: Latin meaning “a manner of operating.” A method of operating or a manner of
procedure.
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The detective analyzed the crime scene to determine the perpetrator's modus operandi,
noting patterns and methods commonly used by the criminal.
Nolle prosequi: Latin meaning “not to wish to prosecute.” To abandon.
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The prosecutor decided to enter a nolle prosequi, indicating a decision not to pursue
further legal action against the defendant.
Nolo contendere: Latin meaning “I do not wish to contend.” No contest.
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The defendant entered a plea of nolo contendere, meaning they did not admit guilt but
accepted the legal consequences of the charges against them.
Nunc pro tunc: Latin meaning “now for then.” having retroactive legal effect through a court’s
inherent power.
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The court granted the request for the order to be applied nunc pro tunc, meaning it
would be retroactively effective to the specified earlier date.
Parens Patriae: Latin meaning “parent of his or her country.” the state regarded as a sovereign.
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