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Legal Terminology and Etymology Quiz

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#1

Which term refers to the lawful authority of a court to hear or act upon a case from its beginning and to pass judgment on the law and the facts?

Jurisdiction
Explanation

Court's authority over a case.

#2

The term 'habeas corpus' is best defined as:

An order to bring a person before a court
Explanation

Legal order for detainee's appearance.

#3

The term 'inter alia' is used in legal documents to mean:

Among other things
Explanation

Including other items.

#4

What does the Latin term 'stare decisis' mean?

To stand by things decided
Explanation

Principle of following precedents.

#5

Which of the following terms is used to describe the written statement by a court of the decision in a case which includes the legal principles on which the decision is based?

Opinion
Explanation

Court's written decision.

#6

What does 'amicus curiae' literally mean?

Friend of the court
Explanation

Non-party offering advice.

#7

The term 'mens rea' refers to:

The intent to commit a crime
Explanation

Criminal intent.

#8

What does the legal principle 'nemo judex in causa sua' imply?

No one can judge their own case
Explanation

Impartiality principle.

#9

The principle of 'lex loci delicti commissi' refers to:

The law of the place where a crime is committed
Explanation

Law at crime location.

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