"iura novit curia" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin iura novit curia. Literally, “the court knows the law”. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|la|iura novit curia}} Borrowed from Latin iura novit curia, {{m-g|the court knows the law}} “the court knows the law”, {{lit|the court knows the law}} Literally, “the court knows the law” Head templates: {{en-proverb}} iura novit curia
  1. (law) Parties to a legal dispute do not need to plead or prove the law that applies to their case. Categories (topical): Law
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