FOREIGN LEGAL WORDS

- QUINTET

1. Good afternoon everyone, being a law student, we come across many

legal terminologies every day, majority of them are from Latin, roman
and French origin; so here we are to take you through some of the
foreign legal words.
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3. Abhinav
4. Abhiudaya
5. Anushka
6. Ayushi
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3. A fortiori
It is a Latin term first came in use in the year 1561. It literally translates to
“from the stronger”. Here the stronger represents the argument. If a
particular fact is true then one can infer that a second fact is also true if it
holds a greater reason or more convincing force and is used in drawing a
conclusion that is inferred to e even more certain than another.
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A posteriori

It is a Latin term first used in 1588

Which translate to’ From the latter’

A posteriori is a method of inductive reasoning based on known facts or past events rather than by making
assumption or prediction

5. Ab initio
A word of Latin origin it was first used in 1600. It literally translates to
“from the beginning”. In legal parlance it stands from; if any legal
agreement is void ab initio, then it stands null and void from the very
beginning of its intended existence its declared as void.
6. Amicus curiae
It is a Latin term first used in 1612

Which translate to ‘friend of the court’

One who assist the court by furnishing information or advice regarding questions is Amicus curiae

7. Sub judice
It is a Latin term first used in 1613. It translates to “under a judge”. It
describes a legal case or piece of evidence that is being considered by a
judge or in a court and some details cannot be discussed in public.
8. A priori
it is a word from Latin origin which came in use for the first time in 1652
Literal translation of this word is ’From what is before ‘Relating to or denoting reasoning or
knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation experience. A
priori is heterogeneous to the word a posterior

9. Bona fides
It is a term from Latin origin which came in use in 1665. It translates to “in
good faith”. It implies to mere sincerity and earnestness and stresses on the
absence of fraud and deception.
10. Ex parte
It is word from Latin origin first used in 1672
Ex parte translate to On behalf of party
Ex parte is used to refer to motion for orders that can be granted
without waiting for a response from the other side, generally these are
orders that are only place until further hearings such as temporary
restraining orders

11. Nolle prosequi

It is a Latin term first used in 1681. It means “refuse to prosecute”. It is
applied to infer a formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor
of part or all of suit.
12. In rem
It is word from Latin origin first used in 1761
Which translate to ‘Against a thing’
A right in rem grants a right affecting or made against a thing and therefore
people generally imposing a general liability

13. In personam
A Latin term first used in 1771 means “against a person”. In law it is used
as an antonym to a right in rem. It confers to the legal rights of a single
person or party. It usually corresponds to a responsibility placed on a
mentioned person or group.
14. Ultima ratio

This is Latin term first used in 1780

Which translate to ‘The final argument’
The final possibility for solving a problem after all other options have been
tried and have failed

15. Ultra vires

It is a term of Latin origin first used in 1783. It translates to “beyond the
legal authority of person performing an action”. It is used to describe an act
which requires legal power or authority but is completely outside of or
without requisite authority.
16. Inter vivos

Its is a latin term

First came in use in 1873
Which translate to ‘Between the living or while being alive’
This phrase is primarily used in property law and refers to various
legal actions taken by a given person while still alive, such as giving
gifts, creating trusts, or transfer of property
17. Doli capax
It is a Latin term first used in IPC, 1860. It means “capable of evil”. Doli
capax refers to the mental capacity of a person that helps him/her from
distinguishing right from wrong.
18. Doli incapax

It is word from Latin origin first used in IPC 1860

The term Translate to ‘Incapable of evil’
Doli incapax means incapable of crime forming a defence for children that
a child is incapable of crime doli incapax in the polar opposite of doli capax
19. Mens rea
First used in 1861, it is a Latin word which means “of guilty mind”. Mens
rea refers to the state of mind statutorily required in order to convict a
particular defendant of a particular crime.
20. Force majeure
Its is a french term
First came in use in 1883
Which translate to ‘Superior strength’
Force majeure is a common clause in contracts which essentially
frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary
event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties happens

21. Locus standi

It is a Latin term first used in 1908. It translates to “place of standing”. It is
the ability of a party to demonstrate to the court sufficient connection to and
harm from the law or action challenged to support that party’s participation
in the case. It can also be expressed as a right to bring an action to be heard
in court or to address the court on a matter before it.
22. In limine

It’s a Latin origin word

First came in use 1957
Which translate to ‘At the threshold as a preliminary matter. '
It is an application made before the commencement of court proceedings to
ask the judge for excluding a certain evidence
23. That’s all for this presentation. Thankyou for your attention and
patience listening.