Legal Definitions - hoc intuitu

hoc intuitu

hoc intuitu is a Latin term used in Scots law. It means "in this prospect". It is often used in reference to deeds that are executed in anticipation of an event, such as a marriage.

John and Jane signed a prenuptial agreement hoc intuitu, meaning that they signed the agreement in anticipation of their upcoming marriage.

When a couple buys a house together, they may sign a deed hoc intuitu, meaning that they sign the deed in anticipation of owning the property together.

These examples illustrate how hoc intuitu is used to describe a legal document that is signed in anticipation of a future event.