LEGAL WORD

Lex non cogit ad impossibilia

Latin maxim · Interpretation

Lex non cogit ad impossibilia

  • Type: Latin maxim
  • Area of law: Interpretation

1 What it means

The law does not compel the impossible. No one is bound to do what is impossible to do.

2 Use it in a sentence

The court excused the late filing during the lockdown, as lex non cogit ad impossibilia.

3 Make it stick

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