Expressions (A–Z)
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Holder in due course
Someone who lawfully holds something; or a legal term from the field of negotiab...
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I have spoken the truth / Veritas convicii excusat (L)
A legal defense against a libel or slander claim. 'The truth absolves from punis...
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If he gave, he shall not take back
If he gave, he cannot take it back. Similar to the legal principle of 'finality...
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If someone comes to kill you, rise early to kill him, "killing in self-defence is permissible/ if anyones comes to kill you, kill him first"
If a person comes to kill, it is permissible to preempt and kill him. A proverb...
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If you see a generation upon which troubles come, go and examine the judges of Israel
If there is a time of troubles, examine the conduct of the judges. A proverb att...
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse
A person who violates the law cannot justify their actions by claiming they did...
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In the way a person measures, so is he measured
See: "With the measure a person uses, so is he measured."
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Injustice
A legal distortion; wrongdoing or unfairness.
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innocent until proven guilty
A suspect or defendant, as long as their trial is ongoing, is considered innocen...
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Is it not just that...?
See: "It is just that..."
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