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A common phrase meaning that all citizens are required to know the law. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Latin phrase is as follows: Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat … [Read more...] about IGNORANCE OF THE LAW

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Lat. The same. According to Lord Coke, "idem" has two significations. sc., idem syllabis seu verbis, (the same in syllables or words,) and idem re et sensu, (the same in substance and in sense.) 10 Coke. 124a. In old practice. The said, or aforesaid; said, aforesaid. Distinguished from "praedictus" in old entries, though having the same general signification. Townsh. PL 15V 16. … [Read more...] about IDEM

In the civil law. An unlearned, illiterate, or simple person. Calvin. A private man; one not in office. In common law. An idiot or fool. … [Read more...] about IDIOTA

Latin, meaning It is the same to say nothing as not to say enough. … [Read more...] about IDEM NIHIL DICERE ET INSUFFICIENTER DICERE EST