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Term: PROBUS ET LEGALIS HOMO
Definition: A good and lawful man. This phrase was used to describe a juror who was legally qualified to serve on a jury.
PROBUS ET LEGALIS HOMO
Probus et legalis homo means "a good and lawful man" in Law Latin. It was used to refer to a juror who was legally qualified to serve on a jury.
During the selection process for a jury, the judge may ask potential jurors if they are probi et legales homines.
Only probi et legales homines can serve on a jury.
These examples illustrate how the phrase was used to refer to someone who was legally competent to serve on a jury. It was important for jurors to be probi et legales homines to ensure a fair trial.