Legal Jargons

Word: Uno flatu

Origin: Latin word

Meaning: The expression literally means “in one breath”. It is used to criticize inconsistencies in speech or testimony, as in: one says one thing, and in the same breath, says another contradictory thing.
 
Word: Stratum

Origin: The word ”stratum” was originated in late 16th century and is singular in nature. Strata is plural form of Strata. The literal meaning of Stratum is ‘a covering, from neuter past participle of sternere, to spread.’

Example:

  1. In property law, condominiums has said to occupy stratum many stories about the ground.
  2. Stratum can also be a societal level made up of individuals with similar status of social, cultural or economic nature.

 

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