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Law, § 178; Dig

Definition (1910 Edition)

22, 6 Divided by Lord Coke into fgnorantia facté (ignorance of fact) and fgnorantia juris, (ignorance of law.) And the former, he adds, is twofold,—lectionis et lingue, (ignorance of reading and ignorance of language.) 2 Coke, 3b.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.