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Alterum Non Laedere

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Not to injure another. One of Justinian's three principles, basis of all law. Inst. 1. 1. See "Honeste Vivere," and "Suam Cuique Tribuere."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Not to injure another.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I. Not to injure another.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Not to injure another. This maxim, and two others, honeste vivere, and suum cuique tribuere, (q- v.,) are considered by Justinian as fundamental principles upon which all the rules of law are based. Inst. 1, 1, 3.