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Consensus facit jus

Defined in 1 dictionary — Stimson (1881)

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

Consent makes law. Consensus, non concubitus, facit matrimonium: consent (agreement of marriage), not consummation, makes marriage. Consensus tollit errorem: consent removes error [the acquiescence of a party who might take advantage of an error obviates its effect].