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exceptio metus

exceptio metus noun: an exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.

Noun

exceptio metus

  1. An exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.

Forms of exceptio metus

alternative formexceptio quod metus causa

Origin of exceptio metus

From a shortening of exceptio quod metus causa.

Questions about exceptio metus

What does exceptio metus mean?
Exceptio metus means an exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.
What part of speech is exceptio metus?
Exceptio metus is a noun.

Words near exceptio metus in the dictionary

  1. exceptant
  2. exceptants
  3. excepted
  4. exceptest
  5. excepting
  6. exceptio metus
  7. exceptio non numeratae pecuniae
  8. exceptio quod metus causa
  9. exception
  10. exception handler
  11. exception handlers

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