Legal terminology · Courts & proceedings
pro bono — For the public good
pro bono means for the public good. Latin source words and legal terminology examples: Pro bono representation.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: For the public good
- Latin: pro bono publico
Examples and word parts
Pro bono representation
Legal work provided without a fee for the public good.
Word parts: pro (for) + bono (good) + publico (public)
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Related courts & proceedings terms
- habeas corpus — Review of detention
A petition for habeas corpus
- amicus curiae — Friend of the court
An amicus brief
- pro se — For oneself
A pro se litigant
- subpoena — An order to appear or produce material
A subpoena for records
- in camera — In private judicial consideration
An in camera review
- ex parte — From one side
An ex parte application
- in limine — At the threshold
A motion in limine
- sub judice — Under judicial consideration
A matter sub judice
Sources and usage
From the Word Radicals legal terminology collection. Source words and word parts are learning references; modern meanings can differ from their classical sources.