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Definition of caeteris tacentibus

CAETERIS TACENTIBUS

When others are silent. This phrase is often used in legal reports to refer to judges who did not vote or express an opinion.

During the court hearing, Judge Smith gave his opinion on the case, but the other judges remained silent. Therefore, the decision was made caeteris tacentibus.

In a meeting, when everyone was asked for their opinion, John remained silent. The decision was made caeteris tacentibus.

These examples illustrate that caeteris tacentibus is used when some people remain silent while others express their opinions or make decisions.

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Term: CAETERIS TACENTIBUS

Definition: Caeteris tacentibus is a Latin phrase that means "the others being silent." It is often used in legal contexts to refer to judges who do not vote or express an opinion on a matter. This phrase appeared in serially printed law reports after an opinion by one judge. It is also spelled as ceteris tacentibus and is related to the term seriatim.

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