in pari causa

adverb

in pa·​ri cau·​sa
in-ˈpä-rē-ˈkȯ-zə, -ˈkau̇-sä
: in a case where all parties stand equal in right according to law

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, in a like case

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“In pari causa.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20pari%20causa. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

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