in pari causa

adverb

in pa·​ri cau·​sa
in-ˈpä-rē-ˈkȯ-zə, -ˈkau̇-sä
: in a case where all parties stand equal in right according to law

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, in a like case

Dictionary Entries Near in pari causa

Cite this Entry

“In pari causa.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20pari%20causa. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!