Definition of A Verbis Legis Non Est Recedendum

Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • A verbis legis non est recedendum
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    From the words of the law there should be no departure.

  • A verbis legis non est recedendum
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    From the words of the law there must be no departure. 5 Coke, 119; Wing. Max. 25. A court is not at liberty to disregard the express letter of a statute, in favor of a supposed intention. 1 Steph. Comm. 71; Broom, Max. 268.

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