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inter quattuor parietes
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A quick definition of inter quattuor parietes:
Term: INTER QUATTUOR PARIETES
Definition: Inter quattuor parietes means "within the four walls" in Law Latin. It refers to something that is contained or happening inside a specific space or area, usually a room or a building.
A more thorough explanation:
INTER QUATTUOR PARIETES
inter quattuor parietes (in-tər kwah-too-r pə-rī-tēz), adv. & adj. [Law Latin] Within the four walls.
Inter quattuor parietes is a Latin term used in law to refer to something that happens or exists within the four walls of a building or room. It means that something is contained within a specific physical space.
- The conversation between the lawyers was meant to be confidential and was held inter quattuor parietes in the judge's chambers.
- The company's board of directors met inter quattuor parietes to discuss the sensitive financial information.
In the first example, the lawyers had a private conversation that was only meant to be heard by the judge. The conversation was held within the four walls of the judge's chambers, making it inter quattuor parietes. In the second example, the board of directors met to discuss sensitive financial information. The meeting was held in a private room, making it inter quattuor parietes.