non liquet

[ non-lahy-kwit ]

/ ˈnɒn ˈlaɪ kwɪt /

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adjective Law.

(of evidence, a cause, etc.) not clear or evident.

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Origin of non liquet

First recorded in 1650–60, non liquet is from Latin nōn liquet “it is not clear”

Words nearby non liquet

nonlethal, non licet, nonlife, nonlinear, nonlinearity, non liquet, nonliterary, nonliterate, nonlocal, non-malignant, nonmatching

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How to use non liquet in a sentence

The object of the paper appears to be to confuse the issues with a view to a verdict of non liquet.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)|Charles Creighton
The final result as regards most of the points treated is a non liquet.
Totem and Taboo|Sigmund Freud
Notwithstanding the general inclination towards Greek, this must at present be left in doubt, and a verdict of 'non liquet' given.
The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study|William Heaford Daubney
Were it expressed in words, it would simply amount to a verdict of "non liquet."
Modern Atheism under its forms of Pantheism, Materialism, Secularism, Development, and Natural Laws|James Buchanan

The result of a doubtful (non liquet) verdict was a retrial of the case at some future time.
The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, Vol. II (of II)|Walter M. Chandler

British Dictionary definitions for non liquet

non liquet

/ (ˈnɒn ˈlaɪkwɪt) /

adjective

Roman law (of a cause, evidence, etc) not clear

Word Origin for non liquet

C17: Latin, literally: it is not clear

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