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 双语律师Jenna,国际知名法学院环境法专业,擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。