non constat
See also: nonconstat
English
Etymology
Latin
Phrase
non constat
- (law, religion, sciences) It is not certain; It is doubted.
Antonyms
- constat
Usage notes
- Often times this phrase will be used in legal context. In legal context, non constat is occasionally a backing for nulling information that was presented by an attorney. Without any tangible proof, non constat information is difficult to argue for.
- It can also be used to explain scientific phenomenon, and religious advocations. For example in medieval times, rulers would issue a 'Non Constat' decree, which would ban the worship of a holy figure.
References
- Constat [and Non Constat], in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.
Latin
Phrase
non constat
- It is not certain.
References
- Constat [and Non Constat], in in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.