Law Principles in Latin Quiz
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Law Principles in Latin Quiz
Step into the world of Latin legal phrases with this quiz. You’ll explore many well-known terms used in law, from simple expressions like quid pro quo and bona fide to deeper concepts such as stare decisis and mens rea. Whether you work in law, study it, or are simply curious, this quiz offers a mix of learning and discovery.
As you move through the questions, you’ll uncover the meanings behind these phrases and see why they have been important in legal systems for centuries. Get ready to test your knowledge and expand your legal vocabulary with these timeless expressions.
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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ
What does 'Quid pro quo' mean in a legal context?
- Something for something
- Good faith
- Let it stand
- To each his own
What is the meaning of 'Bona fide' in law?
- After the fact
- As much as deserved
- In good faith
- To stand by things decided
In law, what does 'Stare decisis' mean?
- Let the buyer beware
- To stand by things decided
- In one's own person
- Reasonable doubt
What is signified by the Latin term 'In dubio pro reo' in legal contexts?
- In doubt, for the accused
- In place of a parent
- For the public good
- With due cause
What does the term 'Ex post facto' convey in law?
- Always faithful
- Let the seller beware
- Among other things
- After the fact
What does 'Caveat emptor' mean in legal jargon?
- Let the buyer beware
- For the public good
- Above all
- In the place of a parent
What does 'Pro bono' mean in a legal context?
- Buyer's risk
- For the public good
- In absence of
- On the face of it
What does 'In loco parentis' stand for in law?
- In full view
- In the place of a parent
- Before the fact
- In the name of the law
What does 'Prima facie' mean in the context of law?
- On the face of it
- Law of retaliation
- The burden of proof
- First act
What does 'De facto' convey in law?
- In fact, whether by right or not
- A matter of law
- To speak the truth
- An act of God
What is the meaning of 'Habeas corpus' in law?
- Out of many, one
- Of unsound mind
- You shall have the body
- The act is not guilty unless the mind is also
What does 'Res ipsa loquitur' signify in legal terminology?
- At one's own risk
- An eye for an eye
- The thing speaks for itself
- Beyond a reasonable doubt
What does 'Mens rea' mean in a legal context?
- With a high spirit
- Guilty mind
- The message is ready
- In the same place
In law, what does 'Actus reus' refer to?
- The guilty mind
- The guilty act
- Equal footing
- By the court itself
In law, what is the implication of the phrase 'Ex aequo et bono'?
- According to what is just and good
- With extreme prejudice
- In the year of our Lord
- Before the event
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