Ex legibus
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
According to the laws.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
According to the laws. A phrase of the civil law, which means according to the intent or spirit pf the law, as well as according to the words or letter. Dig. 50, 16, 6. See Calvin.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
According to the laws. A phvase of the civil law, which means according to the intent or spirit of the law, as well as according Lothe words or letter. Dig. 50, 16, 6. See Calvin.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. According to the laws. A phrase of the civil law, which the Digests declare to signify — according to the intent or spirit of the law, as well as according to the words or letter. (Ex legibus accipiendum est tam ex legum sententia qtiam ex verbis.) Dig. 50. 16. 6. See Calv. Lex.