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Semper in obscuris quod minimum est sequimur

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

In obscure matters we always follow that which is least so.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In obscure constructions we always apply that which is the least obscure. Dig. 50, 17, 9; Broom, Max. 687n.