Legal Definitions - in majorem evidentiam

Definition: In majorem evidentiam (in m-jor-m ev-den-shee-m) is a Latin term used in law to mean "for more certain proof" or "for more sure evidence."

Example: A lawyer may request additional evidence to support their case in court, stating that they need it in majorem evidentiam.

This means that they want to make sure they have enough evidence to prove their case beyond any doubt.

Definition: In mala fide (in mal-fI-dee) is a Latin term used in law to mean "in bad faith."

Example: If someone knowingly possesses something that does not belong to them, and they have a title that they know is not valid, they are considered a possessor in mala fide.

This means that they are holding onto something that is not theirs, and they know it. They are acting in bad faith by pretending that they have a right to it.