non liquet
The Latin term "non liquet" means "it is not clear" and is used in legal contexts to indicate situations where a clear decision cannot be made.
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Definition
C2Legal
(technical)A situation where a court cannot decide a case due to lack of applicable law, clarity, or sufficient evidence.
Example
- The judge declared a non liquet, as the current laws did not provide a clear resolution for the case.
C1General
(formal)An instance where a clear decision or conclusion cannot be reached.
Example
- The committee's findings were non liquet, leaving the issue unresolved.