Legal Definitions - inde

Inde is a historical Latin adverb that translates to "thence" or "thereof." It was commonly found in older legal documents, statutes, and Latin maxims, indicating a relationship of origin, consequence, or reference.

• Thence refers to "from that place," "from that time," or "from that source."
• Thereof refers to "of that," "concerning that," or "from that."

While not commonly used in modern English legal writing, understanding "inde" helps in interpreting older legal texts and maxims.

Examples:

• Illustrating "Thence" (from a place):

  Imagine a historical court order directing a tenant to vacate a property due to unpaid rent. The order might have stated that the tenant must remove themselves from the premises and "inde" (thence) not return. This means they were commanded to leave *from that specific location* and permanently stay away.

• Illustrating "Thence" (from a time):

  Consider an ancient legal decree establishing a new tax. The decree might have specified that the new tax was to be collected "inde" (thence) forward, meaning it was effective *from that particular moment in time* onward. All transactions occurring after that date would be subject to the new levy.

• Illustrating "Thereof" (concerning that):

  In an old contract for the sale of a business, the document might describe the company's assets and then refer to "all goodwill and intellectual property inde" (thereof). This phrase would mean all goodwill and intellectual property *concerning that* specific business, ensuring these intangible assets were included in the sale.