propter defectum

adverb

propter de·​fec·​tum
-di-ˈfek-təm
: because of a defect (as residence or relationship)
the disqualification of a juror propter defectum

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Medieval Latin

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“Propter defectum.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/propter%20defectum. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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