Scandalum magnatum

Scandalum magnatum
Scandalum magnatum Scan"da*lum mag*na"tum` [L., scandal of magnates.] (Law) A defamatory speech or writing published to the injury of a person of dignity; -- usually abbreviated scan. mag. [1913 Webster]

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  • scandalum magnatum — The slander of great men. The term was used in early English law to designate words spoken in derogation of a peer, a judge, or other great officer of the realm. Such slander was considered a more heinous offense than the slander of a common… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • scandalum magnatum — /sk&ndalam maegneytam/ In English law, scandal or slander of great men or nobles. Words spoken in derogation of a peer, a judge, or other great officer of the realm, for which an action lies, though it is now rarely resorted to. 3 Bl.Comm. 123.… …   Black's law dictionary

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  • scan.mag — scandalum magnatum defamatory expressions against a person of position …   Latin abbreviations

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  • Accusation — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Accusation >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 accusation accusation charge imputation slur inculpation exprobration delation Sgm: N 1 crimination crimination Sgm: N 1 incrimination incrimination accrimination …   English dictionary for students

  • List of legal Latin terms — A number of Latin terms are used in legal terminology and legal maxims. This is a partial list of these legal Latin terms, which are wholly or substantially drawn from Latin. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V   …   Wikipedia

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