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IN PARI MATERIA

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Upon the same matter or subject. Statutes in pari materia are to be construed together. … [Read more...] about IN PARI MATERIA

IN PLENO LUMINE

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In public; in common knowledge; in the light of day. In poenalibus causis benignius interpretandum est. In penal causes or cases, the more favorable interpretation should be adopted. Dig. 50, 17, (197), 155, 2; Plowd 86b, 124; 2 Hale, P. C. 365. … [Read more...] about IN PLENO LUMINE

IN LIMINE

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Latin for at the threshold; In or at the beginning. This phrase is frequently used; as, the courts are anxious to check crimes in limine. … [Read more...] about IN LIMINE

IN NOVO CASU NOVUM REMEDIUM APPONENDUM EST

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Latin, meaning In a new case a new remedy is to be applied. … [Read more...] about IN NOVO CASU NOVUM REMEDIUM APPONENDUM EST

IN LITEM

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ad litem. For a suit; to the suit. Greenl. Ev. 348. … [Read more...] about IN LITEM

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