Legal Definitions - si quis

SI QUIS

Si quis (sIkwis) is a Latin term used in Roman law, meaning "if any one." It was commonly used in praetorian edicts and notices posted in parish churches in England.

Example 1: In a praetorian edict, si quis was used to refer to anyone who violated a law. For instance, "Si quis violates this law, they will be punished."

Example 2: In England, notices were posted in parish churches requesting anyone who knows of just cause why a candidate for holy orders should not be ordained to inform the bishop. The notice would read, "Si quis knows of any just cause why this person should not be ordained, please inform the bishop."

The examples illustrate how si quis was used in different contexts. In Roman law, it was used to refer to anyone who violated a law, while in England, it was used to request information from the public. The term was used to address anyone who might have relevant information or knowledge about a particular situation.