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Term: citra causae cognitionem
Definition: Citra causae cognitionem means without investigating the cause. In the past, all interdictions were done through a judicial investigation, where the facts were examined and the necessity or expediency of the interdiction was determined by the court. However, voluntary interdiction without such investigation was later allowed.
Citra causae cognitionem means without investigating the cause or absent a judicial investigation.
These examples show that citra causae cognitionem refers to a situation where a decision is made without proper investigation or evidence. It can lead to unfair or unjust outcomes.