Ab initio

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Definition

prep. lawyer Latin for "from the start," as "it was legal ab initio."
Context: Used in General Law

Examples

  • In practice, “ab initio” means prep. lawyer Latin for "from the start," as "it was legal ab initio.

Term Information

Jurisdiction: Common law
Legal Areas: General Law
Pronunciation: /ab initio/
Etymology: From Latin 'ab initio'
Related Terms:
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