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Allocatur

“It is allowed.”

Latin legal phrase

Translation

What does “Allocatur” mean?

Allocatur translates as “It is allowed.”

The word records a court’s or official’s approval, for example of costs or of an appeal. It marks the moment a request is formally granted.

Origin

The story behind it

A term of English and American court practice for a judicial endorsement allowing something.

When to use it

How to use “Allocatur”

A precise entry for a court clerk’s glossary.

Latin
Allocatur
English
It is allowed.
Source
Latin legal phrase
Era
Legal Latin
Theme
Law

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