Latin. The Latin term “vinculo matrimonii” literally means “from the bond of marriage.” The term is used to describe a divorce which accomplishes complete dissolution of the marriage. A divorce from the bond of marriage. A total divorce of husband and wife, dissolving the marriage tie, and releasing the parties wholly from their matrimonial obligations. See also Divorce
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AB INITIO
Latin. From the beginning; from the first act A party is said to be a trespasser ab initio, an estate to be good ab initio, an agreement or deed to be void ab initio, a marriage to be unlawful ab initio, and the like. Plow. 6a, 16a; 1 BI. Comm. 440 A agreement without consideration […]
AB ANTE
Latin. The Latin term “ab ante” means “in advance” or “from before.” A legislature cannot agree ab ante to any modification or amendment to a law which a third person may make. Allen v. McKean, 1 Sumn. 308, Fed. Cas. No. 229 (college charter).
AB ANTIQUO
Latin. of old; of an ancient date; from antiquity.
A QUO; A QUA
Latin. The Latin terms “a quo” and “a qua” literally mean “from which.” The judge or court from which a cause has been brought by error or appeal, or has otherwise been removed, is termed the judge or court a quo; a qua.
A MENSA ET THORO
Latin. From bed and board. Descriptive of a limited divorce or separation by judicial sentence
A FORTIORI
Latin. By a stronger reason. A term used in logic to denote an argument to the effect that because one ascertained fact exists, therefore another, which Is In-cluded ln it, or analogous to it. and which is less Improbable, unusual, or surprising, must also exist