HICO Test - Legal Terms Lecture Notes

Channel Introduction

• Adar 24x7 Malayalam YouTube channel
• Previous session received overwhelming response
• Discussion on various legal topics including Hindu papers and legal vocabulary

Legal Terms in Latin

• Focus on Latin legal terms that are important for exams

Key Latin Terms

1. Ab Initio

   • Meaning: From the beginning/start
   • Usage: Refers to the starting point of something.

2. Actus Reus

   • Meaning: The illegal act itself
   • Example: Committing a theft.

3. Ad Hoc

   • Meaning: For a specific purpose
   • Usage: Often used in political contexts for committees formed for specific tasks.

4. Ad Idem

   • Meaning: In agreement with
   • Context: Used in court when stating agreements based on previous cases.

5. Ad Infinitum

   • Meaning: Forever or endlessly
   • Context: Often used to describe situations that persist indefinitely.

6. Adjourned Signed Eye

   • Meaning: A term used for stopping or breaking a session in court.

7. Ad Valorem

   • Meaning: In proportion to the value
   • Context: Commonly used in taxation discussions.

8. Alibi

   • Meaning: Evidence that proves a person was elsewhere when a crime was committed.

9. Bona Fide

   • Meaning: Genuine or in good faith
   • Context: Used in legal records to indicate sincerity.

10. Bona Vacantia

    • Meaning: Goods or land without an owner
    • Context: Property that will go to the state if unclaimed.

11. Caveat

    • Meaning: A warning, often used in legal contexts.

12. Corpus Delicti

    • Meaning: The body of a crime, including evidence and facts.

13. De Facto

    • Meaning: In fact; the actual state of affairs.

14. De Jure

    • Meaning: Lawfully; according to law.

15. Lex

    • Meaning: Law in Latin.

16. De Minimis non Curat Lex

    • Meaning: The law does not concern itself with trivial matters.

17. Et Cetera (etc.)

    • Meaning: And other things; used to indicate additional items not listed.

18. Per Pro

    • Meaning: On behalf of; commonly used in legal representation contexts.

19. Pro Rata

    • Meaning: In proportion to; used for distribution based on contribution or entitlement.

20. Res Ipsa Loquitur

    • Meaning: The thing speaks for itself; used when the facts of the case are clear.

21. Sub Judice

    • Meaning: Under judicial consideration; not to be discussed publicly.

22. Subpoena

    • Meaning: A court order requiring someone to attend court.

23. Terra

    • Meaning: Land; often used in legal discussions about property.

24. Ultra Vires

    • Meaning: Beyond one's powers; used to describe actions taken outside of legal authority.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on understanding legal terminology for exams.
• Importance of these terms in legal discussions and their application in the court.
• Encouragement to continue studying and sharing the knowledge gained.
• Reminder to like and share the video.