TEMERE

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. Rashly: inconsiderately. A plaintiff was said temere litigare who demanded a thing out of malice, or sued without just cause, and who could show no ground or cause of action. Brissonius,

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.