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aka53

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Nullius worth a look as a word
« on: February 22, 2024, 03:30:41 PM »
Legal term in Oz, used in relation to native title. Dunno if it's used elsewhere.
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2024, 10:32:44 AM »
An obscure Roman emperor?
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2024, 10:38:19 AM »
I would think no, as it is a Latin word, in a Latin phrase, and I would suggest not in general usage other than that particular phrase.
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2024, 11:40:56 AM »
 :) ;) :D ;D

Maybe Tertullius Krypto?
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2024, 12:28:29 PM »
Quote from: Greynomad on February 23, 2024, 10:38:19 AM
I would think no, as it is a Latin word, in a Latin phrase, and I would suggest not in general usage other than that particular phrase.

Agreed. The legal profession loves Latin words and phrases.
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2024, 03:20:01 PM »
Yes, I think nullius by itself has not entered the English language, and so shouldn't be added to our word list.

It is part of some Latin phrases used by the legal profession, such as terra nullius, land belonging to nobody, or to no nation, and res nullius, anything belonging to nobody, such as a wild animal. It is also found in the motto of the Royal Society, Nullius in Verba, loosely translated as "Take nobody's word for it".
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2024, 03:40:58 PM »
Thanks, Alan. I doubt I would ever have thought of it during a game.
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2024, 05:07:13 PM »
Nullius addictus iurare in verba magistri: Bound to echo the sentiments of no master
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2024, 06:21:22 PM »
Thx for the interesting replies!

I may make nullius in verba my motto some day . . . .
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Re: Nullius worth a look as a word
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2024, 11:50:01 AM »
What a great suggestion! I’m glad it wasn’t accepted! but I’ve learnt some fabulous phrases.
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