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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of incidere:
Term: incidere
Definition: Incidere means to fall into or on something. In Roman law, it refers to coming within the scope of a law or falling into a legal category. It can also mean becoming involved in a situation that entangles a person in a legal action. This term had a similar meaning under English law, where a person might become liable to amercement or fall into misericordiam.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: incidere
Definition: Incidere means to come under the scope of a law or to become involved in a legal situation. For example, if someone breaks a law, they have incidere and may face legal consequences. This term was used in Roman law and also in English law, where it meant becoming liable to amercement.
Examples:
- If someone is caught stealing, they have incidere and may be arrested and charged with a crime.
- If a company violates environmental
regulations, they have incidere and may face fines or
legal action from the government.
These examples illustrate how incidere means becoming involved in a legal situation or falling under the scope of a law.
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