Matrimonia debent esse libera.
Marriages ought to be free.
Matrimonium subsequens tollit peccatum præcedens.
Subsequent marriage takes away the preceding transgression.
Melior est conditio possidentis.
The condition of the possessor is better.
Melior est conditio possidentis, et rei quam actoris.
The condition of the possessor is better, and that of the defender rather than the pursuer.
Melior est conditio possidentis, ubi neuter jus habet.
The condition of the possessor is better where neither hath a right.