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forum non conveniens — An unsuitable forum

forum non conveniens means an unsuitable forum. Latin source words and legal terminology examples: A forum non conveniens motion.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: An unsuitable forum

• Latin: forum non conveniens

Examples and word parts

A forum non conveniens motion

A request to decline hearing a case because another available forum is more appropriate under the relevant legal test.

Word parts: forum (court or place) + non (not) + conveniens (suitable)

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