non liquet

Meanings

• Noun

  A Latin legal term meaning 'it has not been decided' or 'no judgment has been given' in a legal case.

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nonliquid

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'liquet' meaning 'it liquids' or 'it is liquid'. In a legal context, it is used when a judge refuses to make a decision on a particular matter.

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1. The term 'non liquet' is not only used in law but also in other fields such as mathematics and physics. In mathematics, it is used to describe a function that is not defined at a certain point.

2. In physics, 'non-liquid' is used to describe a substance that does not exist in a liquid state under normal conditions, such as a solid or a gas.

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1. Interlocutory Decision: A decision made by a court or judge during the course of a legal proceeding, which is not final and binding. Interlocutory decisions are often made to deal with procedural matters or to preserve the status quo until the final hearing.

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In Roman law, the term 'non liquet' was used extensively. It was a common interlocutory decision that was often used when a judge was unable to decide the case based on the evidence presented to him. The term was also used in other legal systems, including English common law.

How to Memorize "non liquet"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'non liquet', you can use the mnemonic 'Not Liquid Yet'. This will help you remember that 'non liquet' means 'it has not been decided'.

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