locus standi
The term "locus standi" originates from Latin, meaning 'place of standing,' and is used primarily in legal contexts to determine who has the right to bring a case to court.
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Definition
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(technical, formal)The right or capacity of an individual or group to bring a legal action or to appear in a court.
Example
- The judge ruled that the organization did not have locus standi to challenge the new law.
- Without locus standi, the case cannot proceed to trial.