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Term or phrase Literal translation Definition and use English pron a fortiori: from stronger An a fortiori argument is an "argument from a stronger reason", meaning that, because one fact is true, a second (related and included) fact must also be true. / ˌ eɪ f ɔːr t i ˈ oʊ r aɪ, ˌ eɪ f ɔːr ʃ i ˈ oʊ r aɪ / a mensa et thoro: from ...
A legal maxim is an established principle or proposition of law, and a species of aphorism and general maxim.The word is apparently a variant of the Latin maxima, but this latter word is not found in extant texts of Roman law with any denotation exactly analogous to that of a legal maxim in the Medieval or modern definition, but the treatises of many of the Roman jurists on regular ...
Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus is a Latin [2] maxim [3] meaning "false in one thing, false in everything". [4] At common law , it is the legal principle that a witness who falsely testifies about one matter is not credible to testify about any matter. [ 5 ]
Maximus (Hellenised as Maximos) is the Latin term for "greatest" or "largest". In this connection it may refer to: Circus Maximus (disambiguation) Pontifex maximus, the highest priest of the College of Pontiffs in ancient Rome
The legal phrase or legal maxim casum sentit dominus is a tenet of Roman private law and a feature of most European civil law systems. [7] It means that the owner has to carry the risk of any loss or harm that occurs accidentally to him or his property (casus). [7]
The term ἀρχιερεύς is used in the Greek Septuagint text of the Old Testament and in the New Testament to refer to the High Priest of Israel, including in 2 Maccabees (2 Maccabees 4:7). The word pontifex, Latin for "pontiff," was used in ancient Rome to designate a member of the College of Pontiffs.
De gustibus non est disputandum, or de gustibus non disputandum est, is a Latin maxim meaning "In matters of taste, there can be no disputes" (literally "about tastes, it is not to be disputed"). [1] [2] The phrase is commonly rendered in English as "There is no accounting for taste(s)." [3]
Latin Translation Notes saltus in demonstrando: leap in explaining: a leap in logic, by which a necessary part of an equation is omitted. salus in arduis: a stronghold (or refuge) in difficulties: a Roman Silver Age maxim. Also the school motto of Wellingborough School. salus populi suprema lex esto: the welfare of the people is to be the ...