The legal maxim 'divide et impera' translates to ___ in English.

'divide and conquer'

A vinculo matrimonii translates to ___ in English.

From the bond of matrimony

True or False: 'Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea' means that an act alone can make one guilty without any criminal intent.

False. This maxim means that an act does not make one guilty unless there is a guilty mind or criminal intent.

Fill in the blank: 'Ab initio' means ___ in legal terms.

From the beginning

What does 'Amicus curiae' refer to in legal contexts?

'Amicus curiae' means 'a friend of the court' and refers to someone who is not a party to a case but offers information or expertise relevant to the case.

Bis dat qui cite dat translates to ___ in English.

He gives (pays) twice who pays promptly.

True or False: 'Cujus est solum, ejus est usque ad coelam; et ad inferos' means that a landowner has rights to the land above and below their property.

True

Fill in the blank: 'Causa proxima, non remota spectatur' means that the ___ cause is to be considered.

Immediate

What is the significance of the legal maxim 'Contractus est quasi actus contra actum'?

It signifies that a contract is viewed as an act that opposes another act, highlighting the binding nature of agreements.

Damnum sine injuria refers to ___ without legal injury.

Damage

True or False: 'Ex nihilo nil fit' means 'from nothing comes something.'

False. It means 'from nothing comes nothing.'

The principle of 'El incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat' indicates that ___ has the burden of proof.

The person who makes the assertion

Fill in the blank: 'Ex parte' refers to a proceeding brought by ___ in the absence of another.

One person

Facultas probationum non est angustanda means ___ in English.

The right of offering proof is not to be narrowed.

True or False: Falsa demonstratio non nocet means a false description vitiates.

False. It means a false description does not vitiate.

Generale nihil certum implicat translates to ___ in English.

A general expression implies nothing certain.

Generalia specialibus non derogant asserts that ___ do not derogate from ___ .

Things general do not derogate from things special.

Habeas corpus translates to ___ and ___ in English.

That you have the body.

True or False: 'Ignorantia juris non excusat' means ignorance of fact excuses.

False. It means ignorance of law does not excuse.

What does 'in loco parentis' mean?

'In place of the parent' refers to a person or entity taking on the responsibilities of a parent.

Jura naturae sunt immutabilia translates to ___ and signifies that legal principles based on nature are unchanging.

The laws of nature are immutable.

Magister rerum usus translates to ___ and emphasizes the importance of ___ in understanding law.

Use is the master of things; experience in practical application

True or False: 'Mens rea' refers to the physical act of committing a crime without regard for intention.

False; 'Mens rea' refers to the guilty state of mind, indicating the intention behind the act.

The legal maxim 'Mala fide' signifies actions done ___ and often implies a lack of ___ in legal proceedings.

In bad faith; honesty or integrity