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Term: IN PRAEMISSORUM FIDEM
Definition: In the past, when people wanted to make sure that everyone knew they were telling the truth, they would use this phrase. It means that what they are saying is true and they have evidence to prove it. This phrase was often used in important legal documents that needed to be notarized.
IN PRAEMISSORUM FIDEM
in praemissorum fidem (in pree-m-sor-m [or prem-] f I-d-m), adv. & adj. [Law Latin]
Historically, this phrase was used to confirm or attest to the premises of a notarized document.
Example 1: The contract was signed in praemissorum fidem, indicating that the parties involved agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in the document.
Example 2: The witness testified in praemissorum fidem, affirming the truthfulness of the statements made in the legal proceeding.
These examples illustrate how the phrase in praemissorum fidem was used to confirm or attest to the validity of the statements made in a legal document or proceeding. It was a way to ensure that all parties involved agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in the document and that the statements made were truthful.