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Latin term meaning on its own will or on its own motion and usually refers to a judge's decision on a matter which the parties have not requested adjudication. Voluntarily; without prompting or suggestion. … [Read more...] about SUA SPONTE

In old records. Estrepement or strip; a species of waste or destruction of property. Spelman. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS

Turbulent conduct in a court of justice. Jacob. … [Read more...] about STREPITUS JUDICIALIS

Stringent, rigid, without any leeway. As to strict "Construction," "Foreclosure," and "Settlement," see those titles. … [Read more...] about STRICT

The narrow interpretation of a statute, clause or other legal writing. This methodology uses the plain meaning of the words themselves, what is stated literally or what the meaning was at the time and place when originally written. Also referred to as original intent or strict interpretation. The interpretation of a legal statute strictly on what is written and not looking at … [Read more...] about STRICT CONSTRUCTION