LICET

Latin: From the verb “licere,” Although; notwithstanding. Importing, in this sense, a direct affirmation. Also, it is allowed, it is permissible. Licet ssepius requisitus. (Although often requested.) In pleading. A phrase used in the old Latin forms of declarations, and literally translated in the modern precedents. Yel. 66; 2 Chit. PI. 90; 1 Chit. PL 331. The clause in a declaration which contains the general averment of a request by the plaintiff of the defendant to pay the sums claimed is still called the “haet swpius requisitus.” Licet dispositio de interesse futuro sit inutilis, tameu potest fieri declaratio prsecedens quae sortiatur effectum, in terveniente novo actu. Although the grant of a future interest be inoperative, yet a declaration precedent may be made, which may take effect provided a new act intervene. Bac. Max. pp. 60, 61, reg. 14; Broom, Max. 498. Licita bene miscentur, formula nisi juris obstet. Lawful acts [done by several authorities] are well mingled, [i.e., become united or consolidated into one good act,] unless some form of law forbid. Bac. Max. p. 94, reg. 24.