Are you fed up with getting lost in a sea of legalese? But you're not sure where to begin, do you want to seem like a legal expert? Do not worry, my friend, since we will be decoding Malaysia's most used legal phrases in this blog post!
Ah, "Bona Fide"—that elegant Latin phrase that gives you the air of a lawyer from a sitcom. What does it mean, though, exactly? Actually, it's a phrase that refers to something that is sincere or done in good faith.
Need an example? here you go:-
Let's imagine you decide to purchase a brand-new car from a dealership. The salesperson assures you that the vehicle is in immaculate shape and has never been in an accident. Although you're eager to sign on the dotted line, you first want to confirm that the salesperson's promise is legitimate.
In order to confirm the vehicle's history, you request a report. The salesperson's claim is genuine if the report demonstrates that the vehicle hasn't been in an accident and is in excellent condition; they were giving you the truth in good faith.
The salesperson's claim, however, is not valid if the report reveals that the vehicle has been in numerous accidents and is in poor condition. In that case, the salesperson was not being bona fide!
"Status quo" is actually quite straightforward, despite sounding like a sophisticated Latin phrase. In essence, it's just a fancy way of saying "the way things are right now."
Okay, so let's say that you and your roommates are debating what shade to paint your living room. While the majority of your roommates love the present shade, one of you suggests painting the walls a bright pink colour.
You may respond, "Hey, let's just maintain the status quo and leave the fences in place. Please refrain from transforming our living room into a gigantic pink unicorn.
In other terms, maintaining the status quo is being committed to the current choice or circumstance, in this case, the wall colour. So, just keep in mind to maintain the status quo whenever you want to avoid upsetting anyone or anything.
Next let's look at "habeas corpus" - Despite sounding like a Harry Potter spell, habeas corpus is a legal word that has been used for centuries.
"Habeas corpus" simply refers to the right of a person who has been arrested or imprisoned to be taken before a court or judge to ascertain whether or not their detention is legal.
Even though it might be difficult, knowing legal language is a crucial ability to have, especially if you find yourself dealing with legal concerns. In this blog article, we've reviewed some of the legal phrases that are most frequently used in Malaysia and described them in a lighthearted and interesting way.
You should now have a better understanding of legal jargon and feel more at ease speaking the terminology used in the legal industry as a result of this blog post. Do some further research and if you have any other legal term which you do not understand, feel free to buzz me by commenting below!
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