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Simple English definitions for legal terms
duplicatio
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A quick definition of duplicatio:
Duplicatio: Duplicatio is a legal term that has different meanings. In Roman and civil law, it refers to a defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication, which is similar to a rejoinder in common law. It can also mean the fourth in a series or a duplication of a transaction. Duplicative means having overlapping content or identical content. Duplicitous means deceitful or characterized by double pleading. Duplum is a measure of damages equal to double a thing's value. Durante means during or while, as in durante minore aetate ("during minority").
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Duplicatio (d[y]oo-pli-kay-shee-oh) is a term from Roman and civil law. It refers to a defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication, which is similar to a rejoinder in common law. It can also mean the fourth in a series or a duplication of a transaction.
Examples:
- In a court case, the defendant's duplicatio is their response to the plaintiff's replication.
- The fourth book in a series can be referred to as the duplicatio.
- If a transaction is duplicated, it means it has been repeated or copied.
The examples illustrate the different meanings of duplicatio. In the legal context, it refers to a specific type of response in a court case. In other contexts, it can refer to the fourth item in a series or a repeated transaction.