Latin for Lawyers

L ATIN FOR L AWYERS

IN EXTENSO Fully, at full length. A text, such as a judicial opinion, which is recited or reproduced in extenso is reproduced in its entirety or verbatim. IN EXTREMIS [L. in + exter, exterior, extremus / at the outer limits, at the edge] In extremity; in extreme circumstances; at or close to the end. Imminent death; especially, in anticipation of death. A dying declaration is a disposition or statement in extremis . The dying declaration of the victim is admissible as evidence in a trial for homicide. The term is also used to describe any extreme or urgent circumstance. See IN LECTO MORTALI IN FACIE CURIAE Facing the court. Before the court. IN FACTO In fact. As a matter of fact. INFAMIA, INFAMIS Ill fame. Dishonor, disgrace. In bad repute, disgraced. INFAMIA FACTI Dishonor or disrepute following alleged commission of a crime but before a judicial determination of guilt or complicity. INFAMIA JURIS Infamy in law. The dishonor or disrepute which attaches to a defendant after conviction for a crime. INFAMOUS [L. in / not + fama / rumor, report, reputation] Having an unfavorable or shameful reputation. Known for qualities which are considered disgraceful or socially unacceptable. Guilty of a crime of infamy. A person imprisoned for a crime. INFAMY [L. in + fama / fame, report, rumor, public opinion] An evil reputation resulting from the commission of a reprehensible act, such as a felony or treason. At common law, an infamous criminal could not serve as witness. The word “infamy” became a national byword when President Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, the date on which the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, “....A date which will live in infamy....”

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