Legal Definitions - pro non adjecto

PRO NON ADJECTO

Pro non adjecto is a Latin term that means "as not added." It is used in legal contexts to indicate that something is not essential or included in a particular document or agreement.

• A contract might include a provision that states that any disputes will be resolved through arbitration, but this provision could be treated pro non adjecto if it is not essential to the overall agreement.
• In a will, a nonessential provision that specifies the type of casket to be used could be treated pro non adjecto.

These examples illustrate how pro non adjecto is used to indicate that something is not essential or included in a particular legal document or agreement. In both cases, the provisions in question are not critical to the overall agreement or document, and could be omitted without affecting its validity or enforceability.