irrelevant

Latin translation: nihil ad rem pertinens

18:17 Oct 23, 2005
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
English term or phrase: irrelevant
in relating to cited case law
Dr. C. W. Getz
Latin translation:nihil ad rem pertinens
Explanation:
An alternative, synonymous phrase, common in Cicero and Caesar, lit., 'in no wise pertinent to the matter (under discusion, etc.).
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5 +2nullius momenti
Leonardo Marcello Pignataro (X)
5 +2nihil ad rem pertinens
Joseph Brazauskas


  

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nullius momenti


Explanation:
Meaning "of no relevance / significance".

HIH

Leonardo Marcello Pignataro (X)
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agree  Joseph Brazauskas: Wonderfully elegant, Leonardo!
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agree  verbis
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
nihil ad rem pertinens


Explanation:
An alternative, synonymous phrase, common in Cicero and Caesar, lit., 'in no wise pertinent to the matter (under discusion, etc.).

Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 11:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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agree  Leonardo Marcello Pignataro (X): As usual, philologically flawless, Joseph! Euge!
2 hrs
  -> Benigne dicis, docte amice.

agree  verbis
71 days
  -> Thanks!
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