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Term: CORAM NOBIS
Definition: Coram nobis is a legal term that means "before us" in Latin. It refers to a legal process where a court can correct a mistake in a previous judgment that was made due to a fundamental error or injustice. This process is used to correct errors that were not known at the time of the original judgment and could not have been corrected through an appeal. Coram nobis is a way to ensure that justice is served and that individuals are not unfairly punished due to errors in the legal system.