in forma pauperis
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of in forma pauperis
1585–95; < Latin: as a pauper
Example Sentences
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In 2020, Wooden appealed to the Supreme Court in forma pauperis, meaning he did not have to pay the regular fees because he is indigent.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2022
Have you taken the wealth which He freely gives to all who sue in forma pauperis?
From Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes by Alexander Maclaren
Scarcely had Mr. Skiff time to place the order in the cash drawer, ere Field stood before him once more, pleading in forma pauperis for "another X."
From Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 by Slason Thompson
Now, there are two benevolent institutions in all law, and according to these, a man may plead, either "in forma pauperis," or "in forma stultus."
From Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands by Charles James Lever
Ha, ha, ha, the rogue found me out to be in forma pauperis presently.
From Love for Love: a Comedy by William Congreve
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