non liquet
noun
non li·quet
(ˈ)nänˈlīkwə̇t,
(ˈ)nōn-,
-lik-
plural non liquets
: an expression or condition of doubt or uncertainty as to the facts or where the truth lies
questions which can be answered only with a non liquet—Louis Infield
—used by Roman judges in rendering a decision in a doubtful case or in asking leave to be excused
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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