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IN DUBIO

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In doubt; In a state of uncertainty, or in a doubtful case. In dubio, haec legis constructio quam verba ostendunt. In a case of doubt, that is the construction of the law which the words indicate. Branch, Princ In dubio, pars mitior est sequenda. In doubt, the milder course is to be followed. In dubio, seqendum quod tutius est. In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted. … [Read more...]

IN FACT

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Actual, real; as distinguished from implied or inferred. Resulting from the acts of parties, instead of from the act or intendment of law. … [Read more...]

IN FUTORO

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Latin meaning In the future. … [Read more...]

IN DUPLO

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In double. Damna in duple, double damages. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, … [Read more...]

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