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In emulationem vicini

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

In envy of a neighbor.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Inhatredor envy of a neighbor. Where an act is done or action brought, solely to hurt or distress another, it is said to be in emulationem vicini. 1 Karnes, Eq. 56.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In envy or hatred of a neighbor. Where an act is done, or action brought, solely to hurt or distress another, it is said to be in emulatio-nem vicini. 1 Kames, Eq. 56.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In envy or hatred of a neighbor. Where an act is done, or action brought, solely to hurt or distress another, it is said to be in ss nem vicizi. 1 Kames, Eq. 56. In eo quod plus sit, semper inest at minus. In the greater is always included the less also. Dig. 50, 17, 110.