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Term: ad quod non fuit responsum
Definition: Ad quod non fuit responsum means "to which there was no answer" in Law Latin. This phrase was used in legal reports to show that an argument or objection was not responded to.
ad quod non fuit responsum
Ad quod non fuit responsum is a Latin phrase used in legal reports to indicate an argument or objection that was not responded to.
During the trial, the defense lawyer made an objection about the admissibility of the evidence, but the judge did not respond to it. The lawyer then stated, "Ad quod non fuit responsum."
Another example is when a lawyer makes a strong argument, but the opposing lawyer does not respond to it. The first lawyer can say, "Ad quod non fuit responsum."
These examples illustrate how the phrase is used to indicate an argument or objection that was not addressed or responded to.