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ex visitatione Dei
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A quick definition of ex visitatione Dei:
Ex visitatione Dei: This is a Latin phrase that means something happened because of God's plan or because of a physical incapacity. In the past, if a prisoner didn't speak during their trial, a jury would be called to find out if they were choosing to stay silent or if they were unable to speak. This phrase can also be used in a coroner's report when someone dies from a natural cause, like a disease.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: ex visitatione DeiDefinition: Ex visitatione Dei means "by the dispensation of God" or "by natural causes as opposed to violent ones." It is used to explain why something happened due to physical incapacity or natural causes. For example, if a prisoner stands silently instead of pleading in court, a jury may be impaneled to determine if the prisoner is obstinately standing mute or is unable to speak due to physical incapacity. In a coroner's report, ex visitatione Dei may be used to explain that a person died from a disease or another natural cause rather than from violence.