dicis causaglossary / DICIS CAUSA dicis causa (dI-sis kaw-z[schwa]). [Latin] Roman law. For form’s sake; on the surface. • The phrase appeared in reference to transactions completed in a certain form to conceal their true purpose. 词条贡献者 译者崇载,国际名校知识产权法专业,擅长翻译各种与知识产权相关的法律文件。