Courtroom Latin Trivia Questions
- ❓ 137+ questions
- 🗂️ Language
- ✨ Free to play
Latin phrases used in law. Play Courtroom Latin trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play.
Already playing?
Sample Courtroom Latin Questions
Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This two-word writ literally means "you shall have the body" and requires authorities to bring a prisoner before a court.
- Mandamus
- Certiorari
- Corpus delicti
- Habeas corpus
When attorneys represent clients without charging fees, they work in this manner, a phrase meaning "for the public good."
- Pro bono
- Pro tem
- Pro se
- Pro rata
A defendant claims they were at a movie theater when the crime occurred downtown. This defense provides them with one of these.
- Alibi
- Affidavit
- Amicus
- Ad hoc
This court document compels a witness to appear and testify, with its name translating to "under penalty."
- Subpoena
- Writ
- Injunction
- Summons
Before a case proceeds, an attorney might file this type of motion, which literally means "on the face of it."
- Prima facie
- De facto
- Ipso facto
- De jure
This phrase describes something existing in practice but not officially recognized by law, like a common-law marriage.
- De jure
- Ex officio
- Pro forma
- De facto
In criminal trials, prosecutors must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt because defendants are presumed this until proven otherwise.
- Innocent
- Liable
- Negligent
- Culpable
When someone represents themselves in court without an attorney, they appear in this manner, a phrase meaning "for oneself."
- Pro se
- Pro bono
- Pro tem
- Pro rata
Think You Know Courtroom Latin?
Play a free round in your browser, learn something new with every answer, and challenge your friends to beat your score.
Or get the app