In facto
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In fact; indeed.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In fact; in deed. In facto dicit, in fact says. 1 Salk. 22, pi. L
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In fact; indeed. Jn facto dicit, in factsays. 1 Salk. 22, pl. 1. In facto quod sa habet ad bonum et malum, magis de bono quam doe malo lex intendit. In an act or deed which admits of being considered as both good and bad, the law intends more from the good than from the bad; the law makes the more favorable construction. Co. Litt. 78. In favorabilibus magis attenditur quod prodest quam quod nocet. In things fayored, what profits is more regarded than what prejudices. Bac. Max. p. 57, in reg. 12.