Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

A summo remedio ad in feriorem actionem non habetur regressus neque auxilium

From the highest remedy to an inferior action there is no recourse or assistance.

Auxilium

n. [latin] hist. Aid; esp., compulsory aid such as a tax or tribute to be paid by a vassal to a lord as an incident of the tenure by knight's service.

Auxilium ad filium militem faciendum et filiam maritandam

n. [law latin] hist. A writ ordering a sheriff to levy a tax toward the knighting of a son and the marrying of a daughter of tenants in capite of the crown.

Auxilium curiae

[latin] hist. A court order summoning a party to appear and assist a party already before the court.

Auxilium regis

n. [latin] hist. The crown's tax levied for royal use and public service, such as a tax granted by parliament.

Auxilium vice comiti

n. [latin] hist. An ancient tax paid to sheriffs.

Frustra legis auxilium quaerit qui in legem committit

Vainly does a person who offends against the law seek the help of the law.

Nemo ex dolo suo proprio relevetur aut auxilium capiat

Let no one be relieved or gain advantage by his own fraud.

ad jungendum auxilium

ub. [Law Latin] To join in aid.