EXERCISES

A. Match the Latin expressions in the sentences with the English paraphrase given below.
after the event, dont want to prosecute, of sound mind, guilty mind, in good faith, in itself, in the
matter of, in good faith, guilty act, let the buyer beware, in the capacity of, beyond somebodys
power, inappropriate forum

1.The doctrine of forum non conveniens originated in Scotland in the nineteenth century.
2. It was said that the agents had acted ultra vires.
3. The witness was held to be compos mentis at the time of the event
4. He represented himself as a bona fide purchaser.
5. The party has failed to present prima facie evidence on any required element of its case.
6. Some crimes require proof of both actus reus and mens rea
7. Ex post facto laws are prohibited in many constitutions.
8. Caveat Emptor is a principle of classical contract.
9. In re: Julian Enterprises, Inc. as plaintiffs, and Julian Marine, Inc. as Owner of the vessel.
10. Violation of the general duty clause may not constitute negligence per se.
11. the state entered a nolo prosequi in county court for all charges.

Now, using the Internet, verify if the same expressions are used in Legal Romanian, and if
so, copy and paste one example for each of them.

B. Complete the couplets below with the options given. Remember that, in general,
couplets consist of words very similar in meaning.
agree, aiding, desist, proper, confessed, correct, every, entering, exclusive, testament, void

1. Orders are entered related to the custody of minors as is deemed fit and ________.
2. The receipt of such consideration is hereby acknowledged and _______.
3. The parties hereby consent and __________ to all the stipulations contained herein.
4. The force majeure clause applies to each and _____ party hereof.
5. They pleaded guilty to breaking and ________.
6. The information contained in this leaflet is true and __________ to the best of my knowledge
7. We request that you immediately cease and _______ from reproducing our corporate
signature.
8. I make, publish and declare this instrument to be my last will and ____________.
9. We hereby appoint XXXX as the sole and __________ for the rental of the property.
10. All orders issued prior to February 2, 1991 are hereby declared null and _____.
11. Major US banks are ___________ and abetting illegal aliens by allowing them to set up bank
accounts using a "sham" ID card.

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Now, complete the following sentences with one of the options provided. Although
grammatically (and even semantically) all the options appear to be right, and there is no
logical reason to say otherwise, only one of the options collocates with the remaining
words, i.e. only one option corresponds to real usage.
1. The Tribunal may, on its own _______ or on the application of either party
a) motion b) desire c) discretion d) authority
2. I solemnly declare that I shall give evidence to the best of my _______ and belief.
a) wisdom b) capacity c) knowledge d) awareness
3. These Rules shall come into ______ on 1 February 2004.
a) force b) vigour c) strength d) validity
4. The defendant, while in police ________, was questioned by police officers.
a) custody b) wardship c) protection d) imprisonment
5. The confession was admitted into evidence over the __________ of defense counsel.
a) protest b) objection c) complaint d) opposition
6. You have the right to remain _______, and anything you say will be used against you in court.
a) mute b) dumb c) quiet d) silent
7. This Court has _________ over the subject matter of this action.
a) power b) competence c) jurisdiction d) authority
8. The will of the People shall be expressed by equal, direct and secret universal ______.
a) suffrage b) vote c) decision d) consultation
9. No law shall be made abridging the right of the people peaceably to ________.
a) meet b) convene c) reunite b) assemble
10. Everyone has the right to a ______ and public hearing by an independent and impartial court.
a) just b) fair c) correct d) equitable