Based on observation, i. e., empirical evidence. Opposite of a priori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known after a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something known from experience.
i.e., "even more so" or "with even stronger reason." Often used to lead from a less certain proposition to a more evident corollary.
i.e., "on the contrary" or "au contraire". Thus, an argumentum a contrario("argument from the contrary") is an argument or proof by contrast or direct opposite.
stiffness of death. The rigidity of corpses when chemical reactions cause the limbs to stiffen about 3–4 hours after death. Other signs of death include drop in body temperature (algor mortis, "cold of death") and discoloration (livor mortis, "bluish color of death").
i.e., "at will" or "at one's pleasure." This phrase, and its Italian (beneplacito) and Spanish (beneplácito) derivatives, are synonymous with the more common ad libitum(at pleasure).
Likewise, an annulmentis a judicial declaration of the invalidity or nullity of a marriageab initio : the so-called marriage was "no thing" (Latin: nullius, from which the word "nullity" derives) and never existed, except perhaps in name only. ab intestato. from an intestate.
i.e., "from the outset," referring to an inquiry or investigation. Ab initio mundimeans "from the beginning of the world ." In literature, it refers to a story told from the beginning rather than in medias res('from the middle'). In science, it refers to the first principles. In other contexts, it often refers to beginner or training courses. In law, it refers to a thing being true from its beginning or from the instant of the act, rather than from when the court declared it so. Likewise, an annulmentis a judicial declaration of the invalidity or nullity of a marriageab initio: the so-called marriage was "no thing" (Latin: nullius, from which the word "nullity" derives) and never existed, except perhaps in name only.
LATIN LEGAL MAXIMS AND PHRASES. 1. A fortiori – “With even stronger reason”, which applies to a situation in which if one thing is true then it can be deduced that a second thing is even more certainly true. 2. A posteriori - Relating to or originating by reasoning from the observation of facts. 3.
66. Conventio et modus vincunt legem – A contract and agreement overcome the law
36. Ambiguitas contra stipulatorem est – An ambiguity is most strongly construed against the party using it
70. Corpus delicti – The body, i.e. the gist of crime
61. Consensu – Unanimously or, by general consent
47. Bona fide – Sincere, in good faith
44. Assentio mentium – The meeting of minds, i.e. mutual assent
Just remember: "Faber est suae quisque fortunae," or, "Every man is the artisan of his own fortune."
If you've ever wanted to strike fear into the heart of your enemies (or just want a good comeback for when you catch someone cheating on game night), try out this expression. Meaning,"Mortal actions never deceive the gods," this Latin phrase certainly fits the bill.
The motto of the University of Barcelona, in English, this Latin phrase reads, "Freedom will flood all things with light." You know how your world gets a little brighter on your day off? That. And also the political kind of freedom.
"One night," in this context, means the night of our deaths.
Love is amazing, painful, and confusing at the same time, as those who spoke Latin apparently knew all too well. The next time you want to remind a friend of the exquisite agony that often accompanies a new relationship, use this phrase, which means, "Love is rich with honey and venom.".
While it's natural to be upset over storm damage to a house or dangerous conditions that cause a flight to be canceled, Latin speakers were sure to make it clear that nature doesn't share our feelings.
4. "Alea iacta est. ". Latin phrases don't get much more iconic than "alea iacta est," or "the die is cast," an expression reportedly uttered by Julius Caesar as he crossed Italy's Rubicon river with his army.
Here are fifty of the most common phrases, followed by their literal translation in Latin and the meaning in English (omitted when the meaning follows the literal translation). 1. a posteriori (from the latter): based on experience.
Vox populi = opinion of the people …nothing to do with the voice 🙂
At any rate, “Vox Populi” isn’t the full phrase. The full phrase is “Vox Populi Vox Dei”:
Generally, a statement from a court that a writ is allowed (i.e. granted); most commonly, a grant of leave to appeal by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in reference to which the word is used equivalently to certiorari (q.v.) elsewhere.
Indicates that a settlement to a dispute or issue has been reached, and the issue is now resolved.
Along with actual residence, this is used to establish domicile. Also called animus remanendi. See diversity of citizenship .
Describes those designated to represent parties deemed incapable of representing themselves, such as a child or incapacitated adult.
Generally signifies a solution designed for a specific problem or task, non-generalizable, and not intended to be able to be adapted to other purposes.
Concerning a case, a person may have received some funding from a 3rd party. This funding may have been considered ab extra .
An argument derived before an event, without needing to have the knowledge about the event. Deductive reasoning from general principles.
Also called mansuetae naturae. Opposite of ferae naturae (below) Known as a "canon of construction", it states that when a limited list of specific things also includes a more general class, that the scope of that more general class shall be limited to other items more like the specific items in the list. By that name.
An a fortiori argument is an "argument from a stronger reason", meaning that because one fact is true, that a second related and included fact must also be true.
A person, court, statute, or legal document that has no legal authority, because its original legal purpose has been fulfilled.
Abbreviation of ex relatione. Used when the government brings a case that arises from the information conveyed to it by a third party ("relator").
Something done or realized by the fact of holding an office or position.
Specific deceit: Heavily used in the context of genocide in international law.
Concerning the law as it exists, without consideration of how things should be.