De minimis is a Latin expression meaning about minimal things, normally in the locutions de minimis non curat praetor ("the praetor (government official) does not concern himself with trifles") or de minimis non curat lex ("the law does not ...
De Minimis (dee minn-uh-miss) Trifling or of little importance. Usually refers to something so small, whether in dollar terms, importance, or severity, that the law will not consider it.
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De Minimis
latin expression meaning "little things". It stands for something that is not worthy of law's attention or procedures; something that is too trivial in the eyes of law.
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De minimis non curat lex
Latin: a common law principle whereby judges will not sit in judgement of extremely minor transgressions of the law. It has been restated as "the law does not concern itself with trifles".
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De minimis non curat lex - [The law does not concern itself with trifles]. Small departures from the law may be overlooked if not significant.
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de minimis
adj. (dee-minnie-miss) Latin for "of minimum importance" or "trifling." Essentially it refers to something or a difference that is so little, small, minuscule or tiny that the law does not refer to it and will not consider it.
De minimis non curat lex
Latin: "the law does not concern itself with trifles". A common law principle whereby judges will not sit in judgment of extremely minor transgressions of the law.
De minimis
Definition - adj
[New Latin, concerning trifles]
: lacking significance or importance
: so minor as to be disregarded
compare substantial
An action may be dismissed if the claim or cause is considered de minimis.
De Minimis
Trifling or minimal; A fact or thing so insignificant that a court may overlook it in deciding an issue or case.
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De minimis non curat lex. The law does not notice or care for trifling matters. Broom's Max. 333; Hob. 88; 5 Hill, N.Y. Rep. 170.
Expanded Legal Definition of Defense Attorney or Defence CounselDe Minimis Non Curat Lex Latin: a common law principle whereby judges will not sit in judgment of extremely minor transgressions of the law.
De minimis non curat lex: (Latin: the law does not concern itself with trifles) A common law principle whereby very minor transgressions of the law are disregarded.
De minimis non curat lex. The law does not concern itself with trifles. Ita lex scripta est. The law is so written. The law, as enacted, must be applied. Lex domicilli. The law of the place of domicil. Lex fori.
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