nobile officium

noun

nob·​i·​le of·​fi·​ci·​um

ˈnäbəlēəˈfishēəm

Scots law

: the equitable discretion of the Court of Sessions to afford relief in cases where none is possible at law

Word History

Etymology

Latin, noble office

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