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What does 'pro bono' mean in legal terminology?

For the good of all

Explanation

Legal services provided without charge to clients who cannot afford to pay.

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

To investigate the facts

Explanation

Process of questioning prospective jurors.

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

Subpoena

Explanation

Legal document commanding testimony.

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

All other things being equal

Explanation

Assuming all relevant factors remain constant.

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

The guilty mind

Explanation

Criminal intent or knowledge of wrongdoing.

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

Ex parte

Explanation

Decision made by a judge without requiring all parties to be present.

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

The thing speaks for itself

Explanation

Legal doctrine where the facts imply negligence.

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

Ad hoc

Explanation

Arranged for a particular purpose or situation.

What does 'res judicata' mean in legal terms?

To stand by things decided

Explanation

Legal doctrine that prevents relitigation of issues.

#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?

Res judicata

Explanation

Legal doctrine barring relitigation.

#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?

Judicial review

Explanation

Authority of courts to invalidate laws or governmental actions.

#12

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

Stare decisis

Explanation

Decision based on precedents to maintain consistency.

#13

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

Certiorari

Explanation

Review of lower court decisions for errors.

#14

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

Moot

Explanation

Issue lacking practical significance.

#15

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

Garnishment

Explanation

Court-ordered appropriation of property.

Legal Terminology and Latin Phrases Quiz

What does 'pro bono' mean in legal terminology?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does 'res judicata' mean in legal terms?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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