“Res ipsa loquitur” is a Latin maxim that translates to “the thing speaks for itself.” It is a legal doctrine used in tort law to infer negligence or fault based on the circumstances and nature of an accident or injury. The doctrine allows the court to presume negligence when certain
“Actus reus” is a Latin term commonly used in criminal law. It refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a crime. In other words, it refers to the voluntary, deliberate, and wrongful action or omission that forms an essential element of a criminal offense. To establish guilt in
“Mens rea” is a Latin term commonly used in criminal law. It refers to the mental state or intention of an individual when committing a crime. It focuses on the subjective state of mind of the accused at the time of the offense. The concept of mens rea recognizes that
Sometimes extended to vox populi vox Dei (“the voice of the people [is] the voice of God”). In its original
Useless or ambiguous phrase or statement.
From Isaiah 40, and quoted by John the Baptist in the Gospels. Usually the “voice” is assumed to be shouting
An independent, minority voice.
used in tort law to delineate the principle that one cannot be held liable for injuries inflicted on an individual
Attributed to the Oracle at Delphi. Used by Carl Jung as a personal motto adorning his home and grave.
The phrase suggests that one should live life to the fullest and without fear of possible consequences.
Seneca (Epist. 96,5). Compare with “militia est vita hominis” Book of Job 7:1
