Legal Definitions - editus

Definition: Editus (ed-uh-tus) is an adjective used to describe a statute or rule that has been enacted or promulgated. It can also refer to a child that has been born or brought forth.

• The new law was editus last week and will go into effect next month.
• After a long and difficult labor, the baby was finally editus.

In the first example, "editus" is used to describe a law that has been enacted or promulgated. This means that the law has been officially established and will be enforced. In the second example, "editus" is used to describe a child that has been born or brought forth. This means that the baby has been delivered and is now a new addition to the family.