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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of non impedivit:
Term: non impedivit
Definition: Non impedivit is a Latin phrase that means "he did not impede." It is used as a general denial by the defendant in a legal action called quare impedit. This phrase is similar to the French phrase "ne disturba pas," which means "do not disturb." Quare impedit is a legal action that deals with disputes over the right to present a candidate for a church office.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: non impedivit
Definition: In a legal case called quare impedit, the defendant can use the defense of non impedivit, which means "he did not impede." This is a
general denial that the defendant did anything wrong. It is like saying "I didn't do it" in court. For example, if someone sues a church for preventing them from becoming a priest, the church might use non impedivit as their defense to say they did not stop the person from becoming a priest.
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non implacitando aliquem de libero tenemento sine brevi