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Common Words Part 7

AAERT Common Words and Phrases Part 7

TermDefinition
Sic Thus, just as - added in the written record to indicate that what appears on the record actually was said, even thought it is obviously in error.
Sine die Without day - adjournment without a specified time to reconvene.
Sine qua non Without which, not - to indicate that without (something), (something else) would not be possible
Situs Place, location - particularly in determining jurisdiction, or referring to the location of a crime
Sotto voce Under the voice - in soft tones whispered, not intended to be overheard, as at a sidebar.
Status quo ante Status as it was earlier - a return to a previous situation or condition.
Stare decisis Let the decision stand
Sua sponte Of their own accord, by their own will
Sub nom Under the name
Sub rosa Under the rose - confidential, secret
Subpoena Under penalty - generally an order to appear in court, with which failure to comply may bring penalties
Supra Above - referring to material coming earlier, particularity in a document.
Summa cum loude With highest praise - highest honor granted with a college degree.
Ultra vires Beyond the power - an act of beyond the authority of a person or corporation.
Ux Wife
Venue Arrived, at a place.
Verbatim Word for word
Viva voce With the living voice - oral testimony
Voir Dire Speak the truth - examination of a witness particularly an expert.
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