English

Etymology
L.

Phrase
non constat

1. legal|religion|science It is not certain; It is doubted.

Antonyms

1. constat

Usage notes

Often times this phrase will be used in legal context. In legal context, non constat is occasionally a backing for nulling information that was presented by an attorney. Without any tangible proof, non constat information is difficult to argue for.

It can also be used to explain scientific phenomenon, and religious advocations. For example in medieval times, rulers would issue a 'Non Constat' decree, which would ban the worship of a holy figure.

References

Constat [and Non Constat], in in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.¹

Latin

Phrase
non constat

1. It is not certain.

References

Constat [and Non Constat], in in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.²

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