Latin: Simple; single; pure; unqualified. Simplex beneficium. In ecclesiastical law. A minor dignity in a cathedral or collegiate church, or any other ecclesiastical benefice, as distinguished from a cure of souls. It may therefore be held with any parochial cure, without coming under the prohibitions against pluralities. Simplex dictum. In old English practice. Simple averment; mere assertion without proof. Simplex justitiari us. In old records. Simple justice. A name sometimes given to a puisne justice. <3owell. Simplex loquela. In old English practice. Simple speech; the mere declaration or plaint of a plaintiff. Simplex obligatio. A single obligation ; a bond without a condition. Simplex peregrinatio. In old English law. Simple pilgrimage. Simplex commendatio non obligat. Mere recommendation [of an article] does not bind, [the vendor of it.] Simplex et pura donatio did poterit, nbi nulla est adjecta conditio nee modus. A gift is said to be pure and simple when no condition or qualification Is annexed. Bract 1. Simplicitas est legibus arnica; et ni mia subtilitas in jure reprobatur. 4 Coke, 8. Simplicity is favorable to the laws; and too much subtlety in law is to be reprobated.