de minimis non curat lex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. The law does not concern itself with trifles; expression of the rule that the law will not remedy an injury that is minimal.

Word forms

de minimis non curat lex

Etymology

From Latin dē minimīs nōn cūrat lēx.

Derived words

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