equitycontra legem

equity contra legem (kon-tr[schwa] lee-j[schwa]m).Int’l law. The use of equity in derogation of the law, where, under the circumstances of the case, an exception to the law is needed to achieve an equitable and just result. — Sometimes shortened to contra legem. See EX AEQUO ET BONO. Cf. EQUITY INTRA LEGEM.

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资深译员Jeffrey，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与建设工程诉讼有关的法律文件。