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Term: suo nomine
Definition: Suo nomine is a Latin phrase that means "in one's own name." This means that someone is acting or speaking on their own behalf, without representing anyone else. For example, if someone signs a contract suo nomine, they are signing it as an individual, not on behalf of a company or organization.
suo nomine
suo nomine means "in one's own name" in Latin.
These examples show that when someone does something suo nomine, they are doing it on their own behalf and taking full responsibility for their actions.