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Sacramenta pauperum sunt servanda.
The oaths of the poor are to be kept.
The oaths of the poor are to be kept.
Salus populi est suprema lex.
The safety of the people is the highest law.
The safety of the people is the highest law.
Salus populi suprema lex esto.
Let the safety of the people be the supreme law.
Let the safety of the people be the supreme law.
Salus ubi multi consiliarii.
In the multitude of council there is safety.
In the multitude of council there is safety.
Sapiens omnia agit cum consilio.
A wise man does all things with deliberation.
A wise man does all things with deliberation.
Sapientia legis nummario pretio non est æstimanda.
The wisdom of the law is not to be valued by a pecuniary consideration.
The wisdom of the law is not to be valued by a pecuniary consideration.
Sapientis judicis est cogitare tantum sibi esse permissum, quantum commissum et creditum.
It is the property of a wise judge to think that so much is permitted to him, as has been committed and intrusted to him.
It is the property of a wise judge to think that so much is permitted to him, as has been committed and intrusted to him.
Satisfactio non fit de minori.
Satisfaction is not exacted of a minor.
Satisfaction is not exacted of a minor.
Satius est petere fontes quam sectari rivulos.
It is better to repair to the source, than to follow streamlets.
It is better to repair to the source, than to follow streamlets.
Scriptæ obligationes scriptis tolluntur, et nudi consensus obligatio, contrario consensu dissolvitur.
Written obligations are taken away by writs; and the obligation of a mere consent is dissolved by a contrary consent.
Written obligations are taken away by writs; and the obligation of a mere consent is dissolved by a contrary consent.
Scire leges non hoc est, verba earum tenere, sed vim ac potestatem.
To know the laws, is not to understand their words, but their force and power.
To know the laws, is not to understand their words, but their force and power.
Scire proprie est rem ratione et per causam cognoscere.
To know, is properly to comprehend a matter, by reason, or by its cause.
To know, is properly to comprehend a matter, by reason, or by its cause.
Secundum naturam est, commoda cujusque rei eum sequi quem sequentur incommoda.
It is according to nature that the advantages of any thing follow him, whom its disadvantages will follow.
It is according to nature that the advantages of any thing follow him, whom its disadvantages will follow.
Semel malus semper præsumitur esse malus in eodem genere.
A man once bad, is always presumed to be bad, in the same way.
A man once bad, is always presumed to be bad, in the same way.
Semper in dubiis benigniora præferenda sunt.
Always in doubtful cases, more favourable things are to be preferred.
Always in doubtful cases, more favourable things are to be preferred.
Semper in stipulationibus et in cæteris contractibus id sequimur, quod actum est; aut si non pareat, quid actum est, erit consequens ut id sequamur, quod in regione in qua actum est frequentatur. Quid ergo, si neque regionis mos appareat quia varius fuit? ad id quod minimum est, religenda summa est.
Always in bargains, and in other contracts, we follow that which has been done, or if that does not appear which hath been done, the consequence will be that we should follow that which is usual in the country, in which it was performed: what therefore is necessary to be done, if the custom of the country does not appear? either, because it has been various; the sum is to be reduced, to that which is the least.
Always in bargains, and in other contracts, we follow that which has been done, or if that does not appear which hath been done, the consequence will be that we should follow that which is usual in the country, in which it was performed: what therefore is necessary to be done, if the custom of the country does not appear? either, because it has been various; the sum is to be reduced, to that which is the least.
Semper in obscuris, quod minimum est, sequimur.
In obscure cases we always follow that which is least.
In obscure cases we always follow that which is least.
Semper qui non prohibet pro se intervenire, mandare creditur, sed et si quis ratum habuerit, quod gestum est, obstringitur mandati actione.
He who does not prohibit one to interfere for himself, is always believed to order him; but if any one shall confirm what hath been done, he is bound by the action of his mandate.
He who does not prohibit one to interfere for himself, is always believed to order him; but if any one shall confirm what hath been done, he is bound by the action of his mandate.
Semper pro legitimatione præsumitur.
There is a presumption in favour of legitimation.
There is a presumption in favour of legitimation.
Semper specialia generalibus insunt.
Special things are always included in general things.
Special things are always included in general things.
Sensus verborum est anima legis.
The sense of words is the soul of the law.
The sense of words is the soul of the law.
Sensus verborum ex causa dicendi accipiendus est; et sermones semper accipiendi sunt secundum subjectam materiam.
The sense of words is to be taken from the cause of pleading, and words are always to be taken according to the subject matter.
The sense of words is to be taken from the cause of pleading, and words are always to be taken according to the subject matter.
Sensus verborum est duplex, mitis et asper, et verba semper accipienda sunt in mitiore sensu.
The sense of words is twofold, mild and rough, and words are always to be taken in the milder sense.
The sense of words is twofold, mild and rough, and words are always to be taken in the milder sense.
Sententia contra matrimonium nunquam transit in rem judicatam.
An opinion against marriage, never passes into a matter decided.
An opinion against marriage, never passes into a matter decided.
Sententia contra minorem indefensum lata nulla est.
An opinion given against a minor undefended, is void.
An opinion given against a minor undefended, is void.
Sententia facit jus; et legis interpretatio legis vim obtinet.
A sentence makes law, and the interpretation of the law obtains the force of the law.
A sentence makes law, and the interpretation of the law obtains the force of the law.
Sententia facit jus, et res pro veritate accipitur.
A sentence makes law, and the matter is received for truth.
A sentence makes law, and the matter is received for truth.
Sententia interlocutoria revocari potest, definitiva non potest.
An interlocutory sentence can be recalled, but a definitive one cannot.
An interlocutory sentence can be recalled, but a definitive one cannot.
Sequi debet potentia justitiam, non præcedere.
Power ought to follow justice, not to precede it.
Power ought to follow justice, not to precede it.
Sermo index animi.
Speech is the index of the mind.
Speech is the index of the mind.
Sermones semper accipiendi sunt secundum subjectam materiam, et conditionem personarum.
Speeches are always to be taken according to the subject matter, and the condition of persons.
Speeches are always to be taken according to the subject matter, and the condition of persons.
Servile est expilationis crimen.
The crime of pilfering is base.
The crime of pilfering is base.
Si duo in testamento pugnantia reperientur, ultimum est ratum.
If two points repugnant are found in a testament, the last is established.
If two points repugnant are found in a testament, the last is established.
Si librarius in transcribendis stipulationis verbi errasset, nihil nocere quo minus et reus et fidejussor teneatur.
If the transcriber hath erred in transcribing the words of a contract, it is proper that it should have no bad effect, so that both the accused person, and his security, may not be bound.
If the transcriber hath erred in transcribing the words of a contract, it is proper that it should have no bad effect, so that both the accused person, and his security, may not be bound.
Si mulier, per matrimonium nobilis, nupserit ignobili, desinit esse nobilis.
If a woman, enobled by matrimony, marries an ignoble person, she ceases to be noble.
If a woman, enobled by matrimony, marries an ignoble person, she ceases to be noble.
Si quid universitati debetur singulis non debetur, neque quod debet universitas singuli debent.
If any thing be owing to an entire body, it is not due to individuals, nor do individuals owe what is owed by an entire body.
If any thing be owing to an entire body, it is not due to individuals, nor do individuals owe what is owed by an entire body.
Si suggestio non sit vera, literæ patentes vacuæ sunt.
If a suggestion be not true, letters patent are void.
If a suggestion be not true, letters patent are void.
Sic utere tuo ut alienum non lædas.
So use your own property, that you may not hurt another’s.
So use your own property, that you may not hurt another’s.
Sicut pœna ex delicto defuncti hæres teneri non debet, ita nec lucrum facere, si quid ad eum pervenisset.
As the heir ought not to be punished in consequence of the transgression of the deceased, so neither ought he to make gain, if any advantage had come to him.
As the heir ought not to be punished in consequence of the transgression of the deceased, so neither ought he to make gain, if any advantage had come to him.
Simplicitas est legibus amica; vis et fraus invisissima; nimia subtilitas suspecta.
Simplicity is a friend to the laws, violence and fraud are most odious: too much subtility is suspected.
Simplicity is a friend to the laws, violence and fraud are most odious: too much subtility is suspected.
Simplicitas est legibus amica; et nimia subtilitas in jure reprobatur.
Simplicity is a friend to the laws, and too much subtility is reprobated in law.
Simplicity is a friend to the laws, and too much subtility is reprobated in law.
Similitudo legalis est, casuum diversorum inter se collatorum, similis ratio; quod in uno similium valet, valebit in altero. Dissimilium, dissimilis est ratio.
Legal similitude is the similar relation of cases, so different between themselves, what is valid in one of the similar cases, will be valid in the other. If dissimilar, the relation is likewise dissimilar.
Legal similitude is the similar relation of cases, so different between themselves, what is valid in one of the similar cases, will be valid in the other. If dissimilar, the relation is likewise dissimilar.
Socii mei socius, meus socius non est.
The companion of my companion is not my companion.
The companion of my companion is not my companion.
Sodales legem quam volent, dum ne quid ex publica lege corrumpant sibi ferunto.
Let companions make to themselves what law they please, provided they do not abuse any thing of the public law.
Let companions make to themselves what law they please, provided they do not abuse any thing of the public law.
Sola innocentia libera.
Innocence alone is free.
Innocence alone is free.
Solemnitates juris sunt observandæ.
The solemnities of the law are to be observed.
The solemnities of the law are to be observed.
Solus Deus hæredes facit, non homo.
God alone makes heirs, not man.
God alone makes heirs, not man.
Solutio pretii, emptionis loco habetur.
The payment of the price is held as a purchase.
The payment of the price is held as a purchase.
Spoliatus debet ante omnia restitui.
Spoliation of all things ought to be restored.
Spoliation of all things ought to be restored.
Stabit præsumptio donec probetur in contrarium.
Presumption shall stand until the contrary is proved.
Presumption shall stand until the contrary is proved.
Stabitur præsumptioni donec probetur in contrarium.
We must abide by presumption, until the contrary is proved.
We must abide by presumption, until the contrary is proved.
Statuta ita interpretanda ut innoxiis ne obsint.
Statutes are so to be interpreted, that they may not hurt the innocent.
Statutes are so to be interpreted, that they may not hurt the innocent.
Statutum affirmativum non derogat communi legi.
An affirmative statute does not derogate from the common law.
An affirmative statute does not derogate from the common law.
Statutum, generaliter est intelligendum, quando verba statuti sunt specialia, ratio autem generalis.
A statute is to be understood generally, when the words of the statute are special, but the purpose general.
A statute is to be understood generally, when the words of the statute are special, but the purpose general.
Statutum speciale statuto speciali non derogat.
A special statute does not derogate from a special statute.
A special statute does not derogate from a special statute.
Sua cuique domus arx esto.
Let every man’s house be his castle.
Let every man’s house be his castle.
Sublata veneratione magistratuum, respublica ruit.
When respect due to magistrates is taken away, the state falls.
When respect due to magistrates is taken away, the state falls.
Sub clypeo legis nemo decipitur.
No body is deceived under the protection of the law.
No body is deceived under the protection of the law.
Subsequens matrimonium tollit peccatum præcedens.
Subsequent marriage takes away the preceding sin.
Subsequent marriage takes away the preceding sin.
Substantia prior et dignior est accidente.
The substance is prior, and more worthy than what is eventual.
The substance is prior, and more worthy than what is eventual.
Summa charitas est facere justitiam singulis et omnibus omni tempore.
The greatest charity is to do justice to each, and all, at all times.
The greatest charity is to do justice to each, and all, at all times.
Summa charitas est facere justitiam singulis et omni tempore quando est necesse.
It is the greatest charity to do justice to each, and at all times, when it is necessary.
It is the greatest charity to do justice to each, and at all times, when it is necessary.
Summa ratio est quæ cum religione facit.
It is the highest reason that makes with religion, (i.e. supports religion.)
It is the highest reason that makes with religion, (i.e. supports religion.)
Summi cujusque bonitas commune perfugium omnibus.
The goodness of every highest person is a common refuge to all.
The goodness of every highest person is a common refuge to all.
Summum jus summa injuria.
Law carried to extremes, is the height of injustice.
Law carried to extremes, is the height of injustice.
Superflua obstant; defectiva perimunt.
Superfluous things oppose, defective things destroy.
Superfluous things oppose, defective things destroy.
Suppressio facti tollit æquitatem.
The suppression of a fact, takes away equity.
The suppression of a fact, takes away equity.