A collection of Latin maxims & rules, in law and equity

by Peter Halkerston

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Ratio est anima legis.

Reason is the soul of the law.

Ratio est legis anima, mutata legis ratione mutatur et lex.

Reason is the soul of the law, the meaning of the law being changed, the law also is changed.

Ratio et authoritas, duo clarissima mundi lumina.

Reason and authority, are the two brightest lights of the world.

Radix et vertex imperii in obedientium consensus.

The consent of subjects is the root and top of empire.

Ratio potest allegari deficiente lege.