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in terminis terminantibus
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A quick definition of in terminis terminantibus:
Term: IN TERMINIS TERMINANTIBUS
Definition: In legal language, this phrase means to express something in clear and specific terms. It is used to describe a situation where something is defined in a way that leaves no room for ambiguity or confusion. For example, a contract might be written "in terminis terminantibus" to ensure that all parties understand the exact terms of the agreement.
A more thorough explanation:
IN TERMINIS TERMINANTIBUS
in terminis terminantibus (in tər-muh-nis tər-muh-nan-ti-buhs), adv. & adj. [Law Latin]
Historically, it means in terms of determination; in express or determinate terms.
1. The contract was written in terminis terminantibus, leaving no room for interpretation.
2. The judge's ruling was based on the in terminis terminantibus language of the law.
Example 1 illustrates that the contract was written in a way that left no room for interpretation. The use of in terminis terminantibus emphasizes that the language used in the contract was specific and clear.
Example 2 shows that the judge's ruling was based on the specific language of the law, which was written in terminis terminantibus. This means that the law was written in a way that left no room for interpretation, and the judge had to follow it exactly as written.