Latin Legal Maxim
JUS COGENS
Jus cogens-It means fundamental and universally accepted principles of...
JUS IN REM
Jus in rem-It means a legal right or claim that applies universally to a...
MALA IN SE
Mala in se -It means acts or behaviors that are inherently wrong or evil...
JUS NATURALE
Jus naturale -It means “natural law.” It is a concept in philosophy and...
LEX LOCI
Lex Loci - It means “law of the place” or the legal rules and regulations that...
FUNCTUS OFFICIO
Functus officio-It means “having performed his or her office” in English. In...
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JUS COGENS
Jus cogens-It means fundamental and universally accepted principles of international law that are binding on all states and cannot be violated or overridden by treaties or agreements. Jus :- law Cogens :- compelling Example -Prohibition of torture in international...
JUS IN REM
Jus in rem-It means a legal right or claim that applies universally to a specific thing or property and can be enforced against anyone who may challenge that right. Jus :- right or law Rem :- thing or property Example -The ownership rights to a specific piece of...
MALA IN SE
Mala in se -It means acts or behaviors that are inherently wrong or evil according to moral standards, regardless of whether they are prohibited by law. These are actions that are universally condemned due to their harmful or immoral nature. Mala :- evil or wrong Se...
JUS NATURALE
Jus naturale -It means “natural law.” It is a concept in philosophy and ethics that suggests there are inherent and universal moral principles that exist independently of human-made laws. Jus :- law or right Naturale :- natural Example -The idea that the right to...
LEX LOCI
Lex Loci - It means “law of the place” or the legal rules and regulations that apply in a specific geographic location or jurisdiction. Lex :- law Loci :- place or location Example - A marriage ceremony in which the legal rules and requirements of the location where...
FUNCTUS OFFICIO
Functus officio-It means “having performed his or her office” in English. In a legal context, it refers to a situation where a person or authority has completed their official duties or responsibilities in a particular matter, and they no longer have jurisdiction or...