Legal Terms Every Law Aspirant Should Know | CLAT & AILET Questions

Legal terms are an important part of every law aspirant to understand. These are the important part in any law examination. However, as there are various law terms, it can be bit confusing to understand and remember al the terms. The best way to deal with this situation, is to understand some basic and popular terms. There are aslo such terms which are repetitive and often appears in every second question. To know more about such legal terms, you can explore such terms in the given blog. Along with the legal terms that every law should know, we will also include some common CLAT and AILET questions on such terms.

Common Legal Terms Every Law Aspirant Should Know

Below is the list of some common legal terms every law aspirant should know. You can explore the list below. The below mentioned terms are just a glimpse of the terms. To get more such terms you can on teh link provided below and download its PDF.

1. Abatement- act of eliminating
2. Abessive- denoting absence of a case
3. Abjure- to pronounce solemnly on oath
4. Absist- passing away of any legal right
5. Accrue: to come into existence as an enforceable right or claim.
6. Ad interim: in the mean time i.e. for a temporary period of time.
7. Adjudicate: to make an official judgement or decision upon a certain issue by a competent authority i.e. to determine the rights of the parties to the suit
8. Accede- to consent or agree
9. Accroach- to exercise power without authority
10. Agnates- relatives whose relationship can be traced wholly through males
11. Arson- crime of unlawfully destroying property by fire
12. Antimony- a contradiction in law
13. Accessory- a person who is concerned in the crime but does not actually commit the crime
14. Ad hoc- formed for a particular purpose
15. Affiant- one who makes an affidavit
16. Affray- unlawful fighting or use of force to intimidate others
17. Alien –a person who resides within the border of the country but is not subject of that country
18. Alms- charitable donations
19. Alimony- a court ordered allowance that one spouse pays to the other spouse for maintenance and support while they are separated.
20. Annulment- judicial act of nullifying

40+ Questions on Law Maxims for CLAT and ACLAT Exam

There are various questions that comes in the CLAT and ACLAT examinations, here are some sample questions that will help you prepare for the examinations well.

Question 1: What does the term “Ab Initio” mean?

A) At the end

B) From the middle

C) From the start

D) After the fact

Solution: C) From the start

Question 2: What is the meaning of “Actionable per se”?

A) Actionable with consent

B) Actionable with proof

C) Punishable without proof of damage

D) Non-punishable action

Solution: C) Punishable without proof of damage

Question 3: What does “Actio personalis moritur cum persona” signify?

A) Legal actions are immortal

B) Personal rights die with the person

C) Legal actions survive the person

D) Rights outlive individuals

Solution: B) Personal rights die with the person

Question 4: In legal cases, what does “Actori incumbit onus probandi” mean?

A) Defendant bears the burden of proof

B) Burden of proof is on the plaintiff

C) Both parties share the burden

D) No burden of proof required

Solution: B) Burden of proof is on the plaintiff

Question 5: What is required for a conviction according to “Actus Reus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea”?

A) Intent only

B) Criminal act only

C) Both criminal act and intent

D) Neither act nor intent

Solution: C) Both criminal act and intent

Question 6: What does “Ad hoc” mean?

A) Adverse conditions

B) In good faith

C) For the particular end or case at hand

D) In retrospect

Solution: C) For the particular end or case at hand

Question 7: What does the term “Alibi” refer to?

A) Another crime

B) Alternative explanation

C) Another place

D) Assistance to the court

Solution: C) Another place

Question 8: Who is an “Amicus Curiae” in legal proceedings?

A) Adverse party

B) Neutral party

C) Friend of the court

D) Expert witness

Solution: C) Friend of the court

Question 9: What does “Ante Litem Motam” relate to?

A) Actions after a dispute

B) Events before a lawsuit

C) Legal actions after a suit

D) Actions during a controversy

Solution: B) Events before a lawsuit

Question 10: What is meant by “Assentio mentium”?

A) Disagreement

B) Mutual assents

C) Dissent

D) Unanimous decision

Solution: B) Mutual assents

Question 11: What principle does “Audi alteram partem” embody?

A) Judgment before hearing

B) Condemnation without proof

C) Right to remain silent

D) No one shall be condemned unheard

Solution: D) No one shall be condemned unheard

Question 12: In legal terms, what does “Bona fide” mean?

A) In bad faith

B) In legal jargon

C) In good faith

D) In hindsight

Solution: C) In good faith

Question 13: What does “Bona vacantia” refer to?

A) Good values

B) Goods without value

C) Unclaimed property or assets

D) Void contracts

Solution: C) Unclaimed property or assets

Question 14: What does the phrase “Boni judicis est ampliare jurisdictionem” signify?

A) Restriction of jurisdiction

B) Expanding jurisdiction

C) Judicial discretion

D) Narrowing jurisdiction

Solution: B) Expanding jurisdiction

Question 15: What is the purpose of a “Caveat” registered with the court?

A) To initiate legal proceedings

B) To prevent unauthorized actions without notice

C) To challenge a court decision

D) To expedite the legal process

Solution: B) To prevent unauthorized actions without notice

Question 16: What does “Caveat actor” warn against?

A) Let the doer beware

B) Let the buyer beware

C) Let the seller beware

D) Let the actor proceed

Solution: A) Let the doer beware

Question 17: According to “Caveat emptor,” who should beware?

A) The seller

B) The buyer

C) The court

D) The mediator

Solution: B) The buyer beware

Question 18: What does “Caveat venditor” advise the seller to do?

A) Proceed with caution

B) Let the buyer beware

C) Beware of the court

D) Let the seller beware

Solution: D) Let the seller beware

Question 19: What is the purpose of the legal writ “Certiorari”?

A) To initiate a lawsuit

B) To quash orders passed by an inferior court

C) To compel a witness

D) To review a verdict

Solution: B) To quash orders passed by an inferior court

Question 20: What does the term “Corpus” refer to in legal contexts?

A) Collective legal documents

B) Spiritual essence

C) Physical body

D) Legal codes

Solution: C) Physical body

Question 21: What is the legal meaning of “Ex post facto”?

A) Proactive legal measures
B) Retroactively applied law
C) Legal proceedings in the future
D) Legal actions taken after a crime

Solution: B) Retroactively applied law

Question 22: How would you define “Fatum” in legal terms?

A) Human foresight
B) Predictable events
C) Beyond human foresight
D) Legal responsibilities

Solution: C) Beyond human foresight

Question 23: What does “Factum probans” represent in legal language?

A) Irrelevant fact
B) Proven fact
C) Significant fact
D) Relevant fact

Solution: D) Relevant fact

Question 24: Explain the legal principle “Fraus est celare fraudem.”

A) Concealing fraud is legal
B) Concealing fraud is considered fraudulent
C) Concealing fraud is a civil offense
D) Concealing fraud is irrelevant in legal cases

Solution: B) Concealing fraud is considered fraudulent

Question 25: What does “Functus officio” mean in legal terms?

A) Actively holding power
B) No longer having power or jurisdiction
C) Temporary authority
D) Functioning in an official capacity

Solution: B) No longer having power or jurisdiction

Question 26: What does the legal phrase “Furiosi nulla voluntas est” imply?

A) Mentally impaired individuals have full legal capacity
B) Mentally impaired individuals cannot commit crimes
C) Mentally impaired individuals can sign valid contracts
D) Mentally impaired individuals have partial legal capacity

Solution: B) Mentally impaired individuals cannot commit crimes

Question 27: What is the purpose of the legal writ “Habeas corpus”?

A) To issue an arrest warrant
B) To challenge the lawfulness of detention
C) To summon witnesses to court
D) To establish guilt in criminal cases

Solution: B) To challenge the lawfulness of detention

Question 28: Explain the legal concept “Ignorantia juris non-excusat.”

A) Ignorance of the law is a valid excuse
B) Ignorance of the law excuses no one
C) Ignorance of the law is a partial defense
D) Ignorance of the law is irrelevant in legal cases

Solution: B) Ignorance of the law excuses no one

Question 29: What does “Injuria sine damno” refer to in legal terminology?

A) Injury with significant damage
B) Injury without damage
C) Damage without injury
D) Intentional harm

Solution: B) Injury without damage

Question 30: What is the meaning of the legal term “Ipso facto”?

A) By the choice of the parties involved
B) By external factors
C) By the mere fact itself
D) By mutual agreement

Solution: C) By the mere fact itself

Question 31: What does the legal term “De Minimis Non Curat Lex” mean?

A) The law governs minor details
B) The law does not concern itself with trifles
C) Trivial matters are legally significant
D) The law prioritizes insignificant details

Solution: B) The law does not concern itself with trifles

Question 32: What is the meaning of “De novo”?

A) To make something old
B) To continue from where it left off
C) To make something anew
D) To consider minor details

Solution: C) To make something anew

Question 33: In legal terms, what does “Dictum” refer to?

A) A necessary decision in a case
B) A judge’s irrelevant statement in a decision
C) A legal doctrine
D) A critical argument in a trial

Solution: B) A judge’s irrelevant statement in a decision

Question 34: What is the concept of “Doli incapax”?

A) Capacity to commit a crime
B) Incapable of crime
C) Innocence in criminal cases
D) Capacity to understand crime

Solution: B) Incapable of crime

Question 35: What does “Detinue” in legal terminology signify?

A) The act of detaining a person
B) Wrongfully holding someone else’s goods
C) The tort of wrongful arrest
D) The act of detaining for questioning

Solution: B) Wrongfully holding someone else’s goods

Question 36: What does “Donatio mortis causa” refer to in legal terms?

A) A gift made during one’s lifetime
B) A gift given in anticipation of the donor’s imminent death
C) A posthumous gift
D) A charitable donation

Solution: B) A gift given in anticipation of the donor’s imminent death

Question 37: What is the legal meaning of “Estoppel”?

A) Freedom from legal obligations
B) The right to contradict statements
C) Prevented from denying
D) Admission of guilt

Solution: C) Prevented from denying

Question 38: What does “Ex gratia” mean in legal terminology?

A) By force
B) As a favor
C) By legal obligation
D) Out of necessity

Solution: B) As a favor

Question 39: In legal language, what does “Ex officio” mean?

A) By legal right
B) By virtue of the office held
C) By personal choice
D) By public demand

Solution: B) By virtue of the office held

Question 40: What does “Ex parte” refer to in legal proceedings?

A) Joint proceedings
B) Proceedings with expert witnesses
C) Proceedings in the presence of the other party
D) Proceedings in the absence of the other party

Solution: D) Proceedings in the absence of the other party

These are all the questions that comes in the law exams like CLAT and ACLAT examinations. To prepare well for these exams, here is your repository for these exams.

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