Latin Legal Terms
Definitions and South-African-law usage notes for the Latin terms judges, lawyers, and textbooks routinely cite. Free, indexed, and updated as new terms are curated from our source library.
- dishonestly or unfairly(not Latin)
Mala fide, which translates as 'dishonestly or unfairly' in English, refers to a party's intention or behavior that is not in good faith. In the context of South African law, this term is often used in contract law and d
#criminal-law#contract#disputes - mens reaguilty mind
Mens rea refers to the fault element of an offence: the accused’s state of mind when committing the prohibited act. In South African criminal law, liability generally requires both unlawful conduct and fault, usually in
#criminal-law - metusless than
In Roman law, *metus* refers to the concept of fear or intimidation, which is a procedural and not a substantive right. The expression **is used with the kind permission** of the South African Law Society, Cape Town.
#legal#procedural#constitutional