Legal Definitions - qui sibi vigilavit

QUI SIBI VIGILAVIT

Qui sibi vigilavit is a Latin phrase that means "who has looked after his own interest."

• John invested in stocks that he knew would benefit him in the long run. He was the one who has looked after his own interest.
• When Sarah negotiated her salary, she made sure to get the best deal possible. She was the one who has looked after her own interest.

The examples illustrate the definition of qui sibi vigilavit by showing individuals who have taken actions that benefit themselves. They have looked out for their own interests and made decisions that will benefit them in the long run.