Ante litem motam
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Before the filing of the suit.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Before suit brought; before controversy instituted.
Defined under Ante in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Before suit brought; before controversy instituted.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. Before controversy or dispute moved, or commenced. Mascardtis de Prob. 420, n. 4, 6. Hu Eback^H Evid. of Succession, 244, 246, 664. See Ids maia.