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Legal Definitions - quia

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Definition of quia

quia

Quia means "because" or "whereas" in Latin. It was used in legal documents to indicate the reason or consideration for a conveyance.

  • The land was sold to John, quia he promised to build a school on the property.
  • The car was returned to the dealership, quia it had a defect that could not be fixed.

These examples show how "quia" is used to explain the reason or condition for a transaction. In the first example, the land was sold to John because he promised to build a school on it. In the second example, the car was returned to the dealership because it had a defect that could not be fixed.

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Simple Definition

Term: quia

Definition: Quia means "because" or "whereas" in Latin. It was used in legal documents to point out the reason or consideration in a conveyance. For example, if someone sold a piece of land to another person, they might use "quia" to explain why they were selling it. It's like saying "I am selling this land because I need money" or "I am selling this land whereas I no longer have a use for it."

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