English Explanatory Dictionary

exceptio quod metus causa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. The exceptio metus; an exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.

Word forms

exceptio quod metus causa

Etymology

From Latin exceptio (“exception”) quod (“based on”) metus (“duress”) causa (“a cause (of action)”).

Related words

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