Legal Definitions - quae non mente sed manu tenentur

QUAE NON MENTE SED MANU TENENTUR

Quae non mente sed manu tenentur is a Latin legal term that means "things that are held not by the mind but by hand." It refers to the natural parental duties that arise from affection for one's child, as distinguished from purely legal obligations.

Examples of quae non mente sed manu tenentur include:

• Feeding and clothing a child
• Providing a safe and nurturing home environment
• Teaching a child right from wrong
• Offering emotional support and guidance

These examples illustrate the idea that there are certain responsibilities that parents have towards their children that are not just legal obligations, but are also driven by love and affection. These duties are held not just in the mind, but are carried out through physical actions and care.