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Term: ET SIC
Definition: ET SIC is a Latin phrase that means "and so". It is used as an introductory phrase to conclude a plea in a positive and non-argumentative manner.
Et sic (pronounced "et sik") is a Latin phrase that means "and so." It is an archaic legal term used to introduce a special conclusion to a plea in bar. The purpose of this phrase is to make the plea positive and not argumentative.
Here are some examples of how et sic might be used in a legal context:
In both of these examples, et sic is used to introduce a conclusion to a plea in bar. It is a way of stating that the plea is not just an argument, but a positive assertion that the charges or case should be dismissed.