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coram non judice

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\ -¦nōn¦-, -nän- \

Definition of coram non judice

: before a judge not competent or without jurisdiction

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History and Etymology for coram non judice

Medieval Latin, literally, before one not a judge

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“Coram non judice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coram%20non%20judice. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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