Match the following Latin maxims with their English meanings: Latin maximEnglish meaning 1. Uberrima Fides A. Utmost good faith 2. Consensus ad idem B. Meeting of minds 3. Res Ipsa Loquitur C. Facts…
Question and options
Match the following Latin maxims with their English meanings:
| Latin maxim | English meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Uberrima Fides | A. Utmost good faith |
| 2. Consensus ad idem | B. Meeting of minds |
| 3. Res Ipsa Loquitur | C. Facts speak for themselves |
| 4. Rex non potest peccare | D. The king can do no wrong |
| 5. Ultra Vires | E. Beyond the power |
- 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
- 1-E, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B, 5-C
- 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-B
- 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-E
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
Uberrima fides means utmost good faith, consensus ad idem means meeting of minds, res ipsa loquitur means the thing speaks for itself, rex non potest peccare means the king can do no wrong, and ultra vires means beyond the power. That is 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E.
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