dies non

[dahy-eez non, dee-eys nohn]

noun

Law.

1. a day on which no courts can be held.

dies non

/ ˈdaɪiːz nɒn /

noun

1. Also called: dies non juridicus. law a day on which no legal business may be transacted Compare juridical days

Word History and Origins

Origin of dies non¹

1600–10; short for Latin diēs nōn jūridicus a day not juridical (for legal business)

Word History and Origins

Origin of dies non¹

C19: shortened from Latin phrase diēs nōn jūridicus literally: day which is not juridical, that is, not reserved for legal affairs