Latin Words Flashcards
1
Q
ex parte or ex p (ex part-ay)
A
From the party of (on behalf of)
2
Q
audi alterum partem
A
To hear the other side
3
Q
nemo judex in causa sua
A
No one may be the judge in his own case
4
Q
stare decisis (sta-ray day-see-sis)
A
To stand by decided matters (precedents)
5
Q
Ratio decidendi (ratio deh-sih-den-dee)
A
Reason for the decision
6
Q
obiter dicta
A
Words said by the way
7
Q
Prima facie
A
On first look/on the face of it
E.g. a case where all evidence seems obvious
8
Q
ultra vires
A
Beyond the powers
9
Q
locus standi
A
To have the standing to bring an action to court
