non liquet
(of evidence, a cause, etc.) not clear or evident.
Origin of non liquet
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How to use non liquet in a sentence
The object of the paper appears to be to confuse the issues with a view to a verdict of non liquet.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) | Charles CreightonThe final result as regards most of the points treated is a non liquet.
Totem and Taboo | Sigmund FreudNotwithstanding the general inclination towards Greek, this must at present be left in doubt, and a verdict of 'non liquet' given.
The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study | William Heaford DaubneyWere it expressed in words, it would simply amount to a verdict of "non liquet."
The result of a doubtful (non liquet) verdict was a retrial of the case at some future time.
The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, Vol. II (of II) | Walter M. Chandler
British Dictionary definitions for non liquet
/ (ˈnɒn ˈlaɪkwɪt) /
Roman law (of a cause, evidence, etc) not clear
Origin of non liquet
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