Necessitas Quod Cogit, Defendit Law and Legal Definition
Necessitas Quod Cogit, Defendit is a Latin maxim, meaning “that may be lawfully done which cannot be forborne”. Necessity defends or justifies what it compels. The maxim is applied for defending ministerial acts. Ministerial acts are done in execution of official duties.
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