non est factum

noun

non est fac·​tum
ˈnän-ˌest-ˈfak-təm, ˈnōn-ˌest-ˈfäk-tu̇m
: a defense by way of denial of a deed (as the execution of a contract)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, (it) is not (his or her) deed

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“Non est factum.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/non%20est%20factum. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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