Legal Definitions - ad rationem ponere

ad rationem ponere

ad rationem ponere is a Latin term used in law which means "to give a reason". It is used to refer to the act of summoning a person to appear and explain a charge.

When a person is accused of a crime, they may be ad rationem ponere, which means they are summoned to appear in court and explain why they are innocent or guilty.

For instance, if someone is accused of stealing, they may be ad rationem ponere to explain why they were in possession of the stolen item or why they were in the area where the theft occurred.

Another example is when a company is accused of violating a law or regulation. The government may ad rationem ponere the company to explain why they did what they did and whether they were aware of the law or regulation they violated.

These examples illustrate how ad rationem ponere is used to summon someone to appear and explain a charge against them.