non constat

See also: nonconstat

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin nōn cōnstat.

Phrase

non constat

1. (law, religion, sciences) It is not certain; It is doubted.

Usage notes

• Often times this phrase will be used in legal context. In legal context, non constat is occasionally a backing for nulling information that was presented by an attorney. Without any tangible proof, non constat information is difficult to argue for.

• It can also be used to explain scientific phenomenon, and religious advocations. For example in medieval times, rulers would issue a 'Non Constat' decree, which would ban the worship of a holy figure.

Antonyms

• constat

References

• Constat [and Non Constat], in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.

Latin

Phrase

nōn cōnstat

1. It is not certain.

References

• Constat [and Non Constat], in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.