Legal Definitions - de tempore in tempus et ad omnia tempora

The Latin phrase de tempore in tempus et ad omnia tempora translates to "from time to time, and at all times."

This legal term describes an obligation, condition, or requirement that applies both periodically or occasionally, and continuously without interruption. It signifies that something must be done or maintained at specific intervals, while also holding true or being in effect constantly.

• Example 1: Corporate Compliance

  A company's internal policy states that its ethics committee must review employee conduct guidelines de tempore in tempus et ad omnia tempora. This means the committee is expected to conduct periodic reviews and updates of the guidelines (from time to time), and also ensure that the company's operations and employee behavior consistently adhere to ethical standards (at all times).

• Example 2: Lease Agreement

  In a commercial lease agreement, a tenant might be required to provide proof of insurance coverage de tempore in tempus et ad omnia tempora. This implies the tenant must submit updated insurance certificates periodically (e.g., annually upon renewal) and also maintain continuous, uninterrupted insurance coverage throughout the entire lease term (at all times).

• Example 3: Software Licensing

  A software license agreement might stipulate that the vendor will release security patches and updates de tempore in tempus et ad omnia tempora. This means the vendor will provide new patches and updates periodically as needed (from time to time), and also ensure that the software remains secure and functional continuously (at all times) against known vulnerabilities.