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NON DEBET ACTORI LICERE

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Non debet actori Mcere quod reo non permittitur. A plaintiff ought not to be allowed what is not permitted to a defendant. <A rule of the civil law. Dig. 50, 17, 41
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.