casus omissus
noun
ca·sus omis·sus
ˈkā-səs-ə-ˈmi-səs, ˈkä-su̇s-ō-ˈmi-su̇s
: a situation omitted from or not provided for by statute or regulation and therefore governed by the common law
Dictionary Entries Near casus omissus
Cite this Entry
“Casus omissus.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/casus%20omissus. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share