IN CUSTODIA LEGIS

in custodia legis

in custodia legis (in k[schwa]-stoh-dee-[schwa] lee-jis). [Latin] In the custody of the law (the debtor’s automobile was in custodia legis after being seized by the sheriff). • The phrase is traditionally used in reference to property taken into the court’s charge during pending litigation over it. — Also termed in legal custody. [Cases: Attachment 64; […]

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in custodia legis

glossary / IN CUSTODIA LEGIS, 依法保管, 处于法律的保管中

in custodia legis 〈拉〉处于法律的保管中；依法保管指文件、财产或金钱处于法院或其他法定机关的保管之下，例如：债务人对经债权人申请而被查封或扣押之财产，应依法保管，等待判决确定后，再予处理。 (→custodia legis; custody of the law)

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