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mortuus civiliter
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A quick definition of mortuus civiliter:
Term: mortuus civiliter
Definition: Mortuus civiliter means "civilly dead" in Latin. It refers to a person who has been deprived of their civil rights. This is also known as civil death.
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Mortuus Civiliter
Mortuus Civiliter is a Latin term that means "civilly dead." It refers to a person who has been deprived of their civil rights. This means that they are no longer considered a legal citizen and cannot participate in society as a normal citizen would.
- A person who has been convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to life in prison may be considered mortuus civiliter.
- In some countries, individuals who are declared bankrupt may also be considered mortuus civiliter and lose their civil rights.
These examples illustrate how a person can be deprived of their civil rights and become mortuus civiliter. In both cases, the individuals are no longer able to participate in society as they once did and are considered legally dead in the eyes of the law.