Legal Maxim

Meaning

General, nihil certi implicat

A general expression implies nothing certain.

Generale dictum generaliter est inter pretandum

A general expression is to be construed generally.

Generalia specialibus non derogant

General statements/provisions do not derogate from special statements/provisions.

Generalibus specialia derogant

Special things derogate from general.

Grammatica falsa non vitiate chartam

Grammatical error does not vitiate a writing.

Gross-negligence – culpa lata

The intentional failure to perform a manifest duty in reckless disregard of the consequences.

Grotis dictum

Determination of question at issue.