This is a list of foreign phrases useful for professionals
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aequitas
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Fair or just according to natural law.
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bona fide
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in good faith, without fraud.
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certiorari
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A writ of Supreme Court calling forth the records and entire
proceedings of an inferior court
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de novo
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Anew
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ex gratia
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An act of grace or favour.
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habeas corpus
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A prerogative writ to a person who detains another in custody and
which commands him to produce or ‘have the body of that person before him’.
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ignoratia juris non excusat
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Ignorance of law is no excuse.
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mandamus
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A prerogative writ or command issued by a High court to a lower
Court.
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mens rea
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Guilty mind, an evil intention
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pari materia
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On the same subject.
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pendent lite
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During the process of litigation.
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per se
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By itself
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prima facie
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On the face of it.
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quia timet
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Because he fears.
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quo warranto
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A prerogative writ requiring a person to show by what authority he exercises
a public offices.
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ratio legis
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According to spirit of law
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res communes
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Common things.
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res judicata
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A case or suit already
decided.
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res sub judice
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A matter under judicial consideration.
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20.
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ubi jus ibi remedium
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Where there is a right, there is aremedy.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Foreign phrases
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