ad damnum
[ ad dam-nuhm ]
nounLaw.
a formal and specific claim by a plaintiff for damages.
Origin of ad damnum
1<Latin: literally, for financial loss
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How to use ad damnum in a sentence
Hence damnum is used for a fine; and in the form, Videant Coss., ne quid resp.
Dderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes | Ludwig DderleinThe old subterfuges of "Damnum emergens" and "Lucrum cessans" are made to do full duty.
History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom | Andrew Dickson WhiteDamnum potius quam turpe lucrum eligendum; nam id semel tantum dolori esse, hoc semper.
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4) | Richard BaxterBut should there be any damnum aut periculum in mora, this consideration ought not to hamper you, so at least methinks.
Letters of John Calvin, Volume II (of 4) | Jules BonnetThe lex Aquilia added damnum iniuria datum (wrongful injury to property).
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law | Roscoe Pound
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