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Term: si ita est
Definition: Si ita est is a Latin phrase that means "if it be so." It was previously used in a mandamus writ to order a judge to affix a seal to a bill of exceptions, but it simply means "if that's the case."
si ita est
si ita est means "if it be so" in Latin. It was used in the past to order a judge to put a seal on a bill of exceptions if the facts were correct.
These examples show how "si ita est" was used in a legal context to ensure that the judge followed the correct procedure in sealing a bill of exceptions. The phrase was used to emphasize the importance of accuracy in legal proceedings.