Understanding Key Legal Terminology Quiz

The term 'caveat emptor' is a Latin phrase that translates to 'let the buyer beware,' indicating that buyers purchase goods and services at their own risk without the seller being held responsible for any defects or issues.

The term 'contra bonos mores' refers to behavior or conduct that goes against good morals and offends the average conscience. It is a concept often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are deemed unethical or immoral.

The phrase 'contra pacem' translates to 'against the peace' in English, emphasizing opposition or conflict towards peace.

Corpus delicti refers to the evidence that proves a crime has been committed, such as the body of the crime or the proof of the crime itself. It is not a type of legal document, the location of the crime, or the defendant in a criminal case.

Corpus juris is a Latin term that translates to 'body of law', referring to the compilation of laws and legal principles.

De facto is used to describe something that exists in reality or fact, even if it is not officially recognized or established by law.

De jure refers to something that is established or accepted by law or according to rightful entitlement, not by choice, chance, or force.

De minimis refers to something that is of little importance or significance. The correct answer choices are synonyms for insignificant, minute, and frivolous, which reflect the meaning of de minimis.

The term 'de novo' typically refers to something being new or fresh, not old or aged. It is also not related to the concepts of 'never' or 'slow'. Instead, it signifies a sense of renewal or a second chance.

The term 'en banc' is used to describe a case heard by the full court, typically all the judges of an appellate court, rather than a smaller panel.

The term 'et al.' is used to indicate 'and others', typically in the context of referring to additional authors or contributors in a citation or list.

Et ux. is a Latin term that translates to 'and wife.' It is commonly used in legal documents to indicate a married woman.

The Latin term 'et vir.' translates to 'and husband.' While it may sound similar to 'and wife,' the correct translation specifically refers to the husband.

The correct abbreviation for 'et. seq.' is et sequens, which translates to 'and the following', not 'and the previous', 'and the sequence', or 'and in sequence'.

The term 'ex parte' refers to a legal action or decision taken on behalf of or on the request of one party only, without the other party being present or notified.

The term 'ex post facto' refers to something that happens or comes into effect after the fact, not before or during the event.

The correct answer 'ex relatione' is a legal term used to indicate that one person is acting on behalf of another person in a legal proceeding.

Habeas corpus is a legal term that refers to the protection against unlawful detention or imprisonment. It is known as the great writ, and literally translates to 'you have the body', emphasizing the right of an individual to challenge the legality of their detention.

This Latin phrase emphasizes that not knowing the law does not exempt an individual from the consequences of breaking it.

The Latin term 'in pari delicto' translates to 'in equal fault', indicating a situation where both parties are equally at fault in a particular legal context.

In legal terms, 'in rem' actions are focused on the rights associated with an object or thing, rather than a specific individual. It is about addressing a specific property or asset, rather than targeting a particular person.

The correct translation of 'inter alia' is 'among other things' in English. It is used to indicate that the subject being discussed has many other aspects or points to consider, in addition to the ones already mentioned.

In toto is a Latin phrase meaning 'in its entirety' or 'in total', therefore options suggesting partial, selective, or gradual meanings are incorrect.

Ipso facto means 'by the fact itself; in and of itself', while the incorrect answers provide variations of meanings that do not accurately represent the phrase.

Ipso jure is a Latin term that means 'by the law itself', indicating that something is determined or established by law automatically.

A jurat is specifically the paragraph that appears at the end of a legal document, providing details about its execution.

Lis pendens refers to a pending lawsuit, indicating that the outcome of the legal proceeding may affect the property in question. It does not involve the transfer of property ownership, legal fees paid to lawyers, or a court order to stop a legal proceeding.

Modus operandi is a Latin phrase that directly translates to 'mode of operation' or 'way of working'. It is commonly used to describe someone's usual way of doing things or the method by which a particular goal is achieved.

Nolo contendere is a legal term used when a person does not wish to maintain a defense in a case, neither admitting nor denying guilt.

The term 'non compos mentis' refers to someone who is not of sound mind or insane, the correct answer reflects this meaning.