Non Quieta Movere
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Lat. Not to disturb what is settled. A rule expressing the same principle as that of stare decisis, (g-.) Non quod dictum est, sed quod factum est inspicitur. Not what is said, but what is done, is regarded. Co, Litt. 36a. Non refert an quis assensum suum prefert verbis, aut rebus ipsis et factis. 10 Coke, 52. It matters not whether a man gives his assent by his words or by his acts and deeds. Non refert quid ex equipollentibus flat. 5 Coke, 122. It matters not which of [two] equivalents happen. Non refert quid notum sit judici, si notum non sit in forma judicii. It mat. ters not what is known to a judge, if it be not known in judicial form, 3 Bulst, 115. A leading maxim of modern law and practice, Best, Ev. Introd. 31, § 38. Non refert verbis an factis fit revoeatio. Cro. Car. 49. It matters not whether a reyoeation is made by words or deeds.