Latin for Lawyers

BENEFICIUM

the insured; a third-party beneficiary receives the benefit of a contract to which he is not a party. See BENEFICIAL BENEFICIUM [L. kindness, benefit, service] A benefit, advantage or privilege. BENEFIT Anything which adds to value or enjoyment. Advantage; profit; gain. An enhancement in value or rights. See BENEFICIAL BICAMERAL [L. bi / two + camera / a large vaulted room or chamber] A legislative body with two houses or chambers. The U.S. Congress is a bicameral body made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The British Parliament is a bicameral body composed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Most states have bicameral legislatures. BIFURCATE [L. bi / two + furca / a two prong fork] In law, a bifurcated trial is a trial in two parts to determine different issues arising from the same facts. For example: a jury in a criminal case may first be asked to determine guilt or innocence and then the degree of punishment; thus, a jury in a capital case may first decide guilt or innocence and then, sep arately, whether the death penalty will be imposed. BILATERAL [L. bi + latus / side, flank] Two-sided. Involving two parties. A bilateral contract is a contract between two parties involving reciprocal promises and obligations to be performed following execution of the contract. On the other hand, a unilateral contract involves the exchange of a promise by one party for the act of another. See UNILATERAL BILLA VERA A true bill. The endorsement by a grand jury upon an indictment supported by sufficient evidence. BILL OF ATTAINDER See ATTAINDER BILL QUIA TIMET See QUIA TIMET

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