Contra Legem Terrae
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Against the law of the land. Mag. Ch. Johan. c. 65. CONTRA NEGANTEM PRINCIPIA NON est disputandum. There is no disputing against one who denies principles. Co. Litt. 43; Grounds & Rudiments of Law, 57. CONTRA NON VALENTEM AGERE nulla currit praescriptlo. No prescription runs against a person unable to act. Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 810; Evans, Poth. 451.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Against the law of the land.