Legal Definitions - tabula in naufragio

Term: TABULA IN NAUFRAGIO

Definition: Tabula in naufragio is a Latin phrase that means "the last plank from the shipwreck." In legal terms, it refers to something that is added to a lawsuit, usually on appeal, as a final argument or as an afterthought.

Simply put, it's like grabbing onto the last piece of wood from a sinking ship to save yourself. In a legal context, it's a last-ditch effort to win a case by presenting new evidence or arguments.