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Term- Caveat Translation- May he beware Definition- When used by itself, refers to a qualification, or warning. Caveat is a legal term that refers to a warning or cautionary statement. In legal contexts, a caveat can refer to several different things depending on…

Term- animus revertendi Translation- intention to return Definition- “Wild animals, such as bees and homing pigeons, that by habit go ‘home’ to their possessor. Used when discussing ferae naturae.” Animus revertendi is a Latin term that refers to the intention to return. In…

Term- actus reus Translation- guilty act Definition- Part of what proves criminal liability (with mens rea) Actus reus is a Latin term that translates to “guilty act.” It is a fundamental concept in criminal law and refers to the physical or external element…

Term- quo warranto Translation- by what warrant? Definition- A request made to someone exercising some power, to show by what legal right they are exercising that power. A type of writ. “Quo warranto” is a Latin term that means “by what warrant” or…

Term- consensus ad idem Translation- Agreement to the same Definition- Parties must be of one mind and their promises must relate to the subject or object “Consensus ad idem” is a Latin term that means “agreement to the same thing.” In legal terms,…

Term- lis alibi pendens Translation- Lawsuit elsewhere pending Definition- Refers to requesting a legal dispute be heard that is also being heard by another court. To avoid possibly contradictory judgements, this request will not be granted. “Lis alibi pendens” is a Latin term…