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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: in rebus litigiosis
Definition: In legal matters that are being disputed or argued in court.
in rebus litigiosis
When something is subject to litigation, it is said to be "in rebus litigiosis." This means that there is a legal dispute or lawsuit involving that thing.
These examples illustrate the definition because they both involve legal disputes. The house and the patent are both things that are being fought over in court, which means they are "in rebus litigiosis."