Latin Law Terms Quiz

What does "a fortiori" mean in Latin law terms?

• With greater force or with greater reason

• From the beginning; entirely

• In opposition or contrast to; against

• In chambers; in private

What is the meaning of "a priori" in Latin law?

• From the beginning; entirely

• From what has previously transpired; from the cause to the effect

• Without end; to any extent; indefinitely

• Bring with you

What does "ab initio" translate to in English?

• At a court; before the court; to the court

• In opposition or contrast to; against

• From the beginning; entirely

• Among other things

What is the meaning of "ad infinitum"?

• Without end; to any extent; indefinitely

• In the whole; completely; altogether

• Below, beneath, or under

• Between living person; from one living person to another

What does "consortium" refer to in legal terms?

• The burden of proof; burden of proving

• The legal right each spouse has to the company, affection, and service of the other

• Acts that are prohibited by human laws but are not necessarily wrong in themselves

• Note well; take notice; used to call attention to something important

What is the translation of "ex officio"?

• From office or by virtue of the office

• In chambers; in private

• In the natural place; in lieu; instead

• Against the person

What does "fiat" mean in Latin law?

• Let it be done

• In the whole; completely; altogether

• Signs; indications

• Among other things

What is the meaning of "in camera"?

• In chambers; in private

• In the natural place; in lieu; instead

• Against the person

• In the whole; completely; altogether

What does "in loco" translate to?

• In the natural place; in lieu; instead

• In opposition or contrast to; against

• In chambers; in private

• Among other things

What is the meaning of "in toto"?

• In the whole; completely; altogether

• Signs; indications

• Below, beneath, or under

• Among other things