IGNORANTIA JURIS NON EXCUSAT

ignorantia juris non excusat (ig-n[schwa]-ran-shee-[schwa] joor-is non ek-skyoo-sat or -zat). [Latin] Lack of knowledge about a legal requirement or prohibition is never an excuse to a criminal charge. • In English, the idea is commonly rendered ignorance of the law is no excuse. — Often shortened to ignorantia juris. — Also termed ignorantia juris neminem […]