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Incuriam

Definition: A Latin term meaning "through lack of care" or "without consideration". In legal contexts, it refers to a mistake made by a court or tribunal, resulting from a failure to apply the law correctly.

Examples:

  1. Noun Sense: Incuriam can lead to the misinterpretation of statutes and subsequent incorrect judgments.
  2. Example Sentence: The Supreme Court's ruling was made in incuriam, as the judges failed to consider the relevant case law.

  3. Adjective Sense: Incuriam judgments are considered erroneous due to the lack of care in applying existing legal principles.
  4. Example Sentence: The lower court's decision was deemed incuriam as it contradicted well-established legal precedents.

  5. Adverb Sense: The judge overlooked vital evidence incuriam, leading to an unjust verdict.
  6. Example Sentence: The negligence of the prosecutor resulted in important witness statements being ignored incuriam.

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