Legal Definitions - hoc loco

hoc loco

hoc loco is a Latin term used in law to mean "in this place."

1. The court has already made a ruling on this matter hoc loco.

2. The defendant's argument is not relevant hoc loco.

The term hoc loco is used to refer to a specific place or context, usually in a legal setting. In example 1, the court has already made a ruling on the matter in question, specifically in the current context or place. In example 2, the defendant's argument is not relevant to the current context or place of the discussion.