Latin maxims and legal phrases are sometimes compared to axioms in geometry. These are the established universal principles of law, usually well known to people in the legal profession. However, it must be said that these pages can in no circumstances be used as a source of legal advice, legal counseling and/or simple recommendation on any matter, including but not limited to judicial proceedings of criminal, civic, family, common law and Court TV. By choosing to read the text below you, the reader, scienter relinquish any right to use these maxims for any purpose other than personal use without expressed written consent etc., etc. In other words, folks, if you need a lawyer, get a lawyer. If you need a law degree - get a law degree. Of course, if you happen to be a lawyer, here is your chance to breathe some life into your Latin. If instead of legal maxims you need more general Latin expressions, I have special pages dedicated to mottos, sayings, quotes, slogans etc.
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Habeas corpus - That you have the body.
Habemus optimum testem confitentem reum - We have the best witness, a confessing defendant.
Haeredem est nomen collectum - Heir is a collective name.
Haeres est nomen juris, filius est nomen naturae - Heir is a term of law, son, one of nature.
Haeres legitimus est quem nuptiae demonstrant - He is the lawful heir whom the marriage indicates.
Homo vocabulum est naturae; persona juris civilis - Man is a term of nature, person of the civil law.