Replace the underlined words with the most suitable foreign phrase:
The minister refused to say anything about the land dispute, as the matter was still under consideration by the court.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → sub judice
In the given sentence, under consideration by the court means still being looked at by a court, with no decision yet. The foreign phrase for it is sub judice. Example: The appeal is under consideration by the court, and the result will come next month.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) sub judice (answer) | before a court and not yet decided, so it should not be discussed in public | The news anchor did not give her view, because the case was sub judice. |
| (2) in camera | in private, with the public and the press kept out (used for court hearings) | The family court heard the divorce case in camera. |
| (3) ex parte | done by a court after hearing only one side | The tenant did not come to court, so the judge passed an ex parte order. |
| (4) ultra vires | beyond the legal power of a person or a body | The court said the club’s new fine on members was ultra vires. |