Latin Legal NOMENclature broken down, translated and explained

1. Ab Initio - From the BeginningTranslation: From the beginningDefinition: Used to describe a situation that is valid and binding from the start, or that has always been in effect.Etymological Definition: Latin, "from the beginning".2. Actus Reus - Guilty ActTranslation: Guilty actDefinition: A guilty act or omission that is the basis for criminal liability.Etymological Definition: Latin, "guilty act".3. Ad Litem - For the SuitTranslation: For the suitDefinition: Used to refer to a person appointed to represent another in a legal action.Etymological Definition: Latin, "for the suit".4. Ad Nauseam - To the Point of NauseaTranslation: To the point of nauseaDefinition: Used to describe an action or argument that is repeated to the point of tedium or disgust.Etymological Definition: Latin, "to the point of nausea".5. Amicus Curiae - Friend of the CourtTranslation: Friend of the courtDefinition: A person or organization that is not a party to a case, but is permitted to offer information to the court that may help in deciding the case.Etymological Definition: Latin, "friend of the court".6. Caveat Emptor - Let the Buyer BewareTranslation: Let the buyer bewareDefinition: A principle that the buyer, rather than the seller, is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before purchase.Etymological Definition: Latin, "let the buyer beware".7. Corpus Delicti - Body of the CrimeTranslation: Body of the crimeDefinition: The actual components of a crime that must be proven in order to establish guilt.Etymological Definition: Latin, "body of the crime".8. De Facto - In FactTranslation: In factDefinition: Used to describe a situation that is true in practice even if it is not officially recognized.Etymological Definition: Latin, "in fact".9. Ex Post Facto - After the FactTranslation: After the factDefinition: Used to describe laws or regulations that are applied retroactively.Etymological Definition: Latin, "after the fact".10. Habeas Corpus - You Have the BodyTranslation: You have the bodyDefinition: A legal action used to bring a person before a court to determine if they are being detained lawfully.Etymological Definition: Latin, "you have the body".