In the civil law. An advocate; one who managed or assisted in managing another's cause before a judicial tribunal. Called also "patronus." Cod. 2, 7, 14. But distinguished from cawidicus. Advocatus diaboli. In ecclesiastical law. The devil's advocate; the advocate who argues against the canonization of a saint. Advocati fisei. In the civil law. Advocates of the fisc: or … [Read more...]

Legal maxim and Latin for equity / fairness follows the law which can have many meanings. The concept that equity or the law will not aid a person or party who is at fault. The law will not aid a person whose own fault is what made the legal action necessary. It is also interpreted to mean that the law is about what is fair and equitable. … [Read more...]

Prepared to give judgment, after examination and deliberation. "The court took time to be advised." 1 Leon. 187. … [Read more...]

In old English law. An adulterer. Beaty v. Richardson, 56 S. C. 173, 34 S. B. 73, 46 L. R. A. 517. … [Read more...]

Legal maxim and Latin for equity / fairness never contradicts the law. See also equity follows the law or aequitas legem sequitir. Equity never opposes the law. To supplement, and not to contravene, is its object. … [Read more...]