Legal Latin - 3/4 - TransLegal
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Pro rata

Pro rata is a legal Latin phrase meaning “in proportion” or “proportional” as determined by a specific factor. In the...

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Pro bono

For example: Pro bono publico (usually shortened to pro bono) is a Latin phrase meaning “for the public good.” In...

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In camera

In camera is a phrase derived from Latin literally meaning “in a chamber.” In legal settings, it is a term...

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Affidavit

The term affidavit is Medieval Latin for “he has made an oath”. In the Legal English realm, it refers to...

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Verbatim

Verbatim is a Latin term used to mean “word by word” or “exactly”. It is used to refer to a...

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Ex post facto

The phrase ex post facto is Latin for “after the fact”. It generally refers to retroactive acts or laws which...

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Ex officio

Ex officio is a Latin terms meaning “by right of office” or “by virtue of one’s office or position”. Ex...

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Subpoena

A subpoena, originating from the Latin phrase sub poena meaning “under penalty”, is a written command to a person to...

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Res ipsa loquitur

Res ipsa loquitur is a legal Latin phrase which translates to “the thing speaks for itself.” The doctrine indicates that...

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Persona non grata

Persona non grata is a Latin phrase which literally means “an unwelcome person.” It is a phrase which is used...

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