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dura lex sed lex [the] law [is] harsh, but [it is the] law: A shortening of quod quidem perquam durum est, sed ita lex scripta est ("which indeed is extremely harsh, but thus was the law written"). Ulpian, quoted in the Digesta Iustiniani, Roman jurist of the 3rd century AD. [13] dura mater: tough mother: The outer covering of the brain ...
De minimis non curat lex "The law does not concern itself with the smallest things". There must be a minimal level of substance or impact in order to bring a legal action. Dubia in meliorem partem interpretari debent "Doubtful things should be interpreted in the best way." Often spoken as "to give the benefit of the doubt". Dura lex, sed lex
The original meaning was similar to "the game is afoot", but its modern meaning, like that of the phrase "crossing the Rubicon", denotes passing the point of no return on a momentous decision and entering into a risky endeavor where the outcome is left to chance. alenda lux ubi orta libertas: Let light be nourished where liberty has arisen
Dura lex, sed lex; E. Edholm's law; The enemy of my enemy is my friend; Engelbart's law; F. Feed a cold, starve a fever; Feeding frenzy; Festina lente; Finagle's law ...
A. Ab initio; Abjuration; Accessio (Roman law) Actio Pauliana; Actio personalis moritur cum persona; Actus reus; Ad colligenda bona; Ad idem; Ad litem; Ad quod damnum
In Indian philosophy, the idea that a rule is not a "true law" unless it is based on the idea of Ṛta, a possible cognate for "right" in English.This natural law foundation establishes rules for what is a "law" or "truth", a form of order so high that even the gods themselves must obey or be in the wrong.
lex in casu: law in the event: A law that only concerns one particular case. See law of the case. lex lata: the law that has been borne: The law as it is. lex loci: law of the place: lex non scripta: law that has not been written: Unwritten law, or common law: lex orandi, lex credendi: the law of prayer is the law of faith: lex paciferat: the ...
Gigogne glass. Duralex is a French tempered glass tableware and kitchenware manufacturer located in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in Loiret, France. [3] Using a technique developed in the 1930s by Saint-Gobain, moulded glass is heated to 600 degrees Celsius then cooled very quickly, giving it twice the impact resistance of normal glass.