Ab initio

by | Dec 2, 2023

 Ab initio – It means something being the case from the start or from the instant a certain act was performed.

  • Ab :-from
  • Initio :- the beginning or inception 

Example :- In many jurisdictions ,if a person signs a contract under duress that contract is treated as being ‘void ab initio’. 

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