Legal Terminology and Latin Phrases Quiz

Explore legal linguistics with this quiz. From 'pro bono' to 'mens rea', test your understanding of Latin phrases and legal terms!

#1

What does 'pro bono' mean in legal terminology?

For the good of all
In perpetuity
Without prejudice
With malice aforethought
#2

In legal terminology, what is the meaning of 'voir dire'?

To speak the truth
To see the day
To investigate the facts
To submit evidence
#3

What is the legal term for a written order requiring a person to appear in court and testify as a witness?

Subpoena
Nolo contendere
Quid pro quo
Ad litem
#4

In legal terms, what is the meaning of 'ceteris paribus'?

Without prejudice
All other things being equal
By a writ
To stand by things decided
#5

In legal terminology, what does 'mens rea' refer to?

The guilty act
The guilty mind
A legal precedent
A written statement
#6

What Latin phrase is commonly used to refer to a situation where the decision is left to the discretion of authorities?

Ex parte
In loco parentis
De novo
Sui generis
#7

In legal terms, what does 'res ipsa loquitur' mean?

The thing speaks for itself
With prejudice
In camera
Quantum meruit
#8

What Latin term is used to describe a temporary court order to maintain the status quo until a full hearing can occur?

Pro se
Inter alia
Injunction
Ad hoc
#9

What does 'res judicata' mean in legal terms?

To stand by things decided
In perpetuity
In loco parentis
Ex parte
#10

What Latin phrase is commonly used to refer to a legal principle that prevents the same case from being litigated again once it has been finally resolved?

Habeas corpus
Res judicata
In flagrante delicto
Ad infinitum
#11

What is the legal term for the power of a court to review and potentially void the actions of a government official or body?

Habeas corpus
Writ of certiorari
Quo warranto
Judicial review
#12

What Latin phrase is often used to describe a legal doctrine or principle that is established by precedent?

Stare decisis
De minimis non curat lex
Ipso facto
Ultra vires
#13

What is the legal principle that allows a higher court to review decisions made by lower courts?

Stare decisis
Certiorari
Obiter dictum
Adjudication
#14

What Latin term is used to refer to a legal case or controversy that is hypothetical and not based on actual events?

Locus standi
De facto
Moot
Prima facie
#15

What is the term for a legal process where a person's property is seized to satisfy a debt?

Writ of mandamus
Garnishment
Lien
Writ of habeas corpus

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