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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.142

Many things are obliquely conceded which are not conceded directly.

Multa conceduntur per obliquum, quae non conceduntur de directo.

Source: 6 Co. 47; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The law sometimes permits by indirect means what it would not allow directly — incidental consequences of a lawful act may be tolerated even if they could not be directly authorized.

Where this applies

  • Something is achieved indirectly that could not have been done directly.
  • A government uses an indirect method to accomplish what it cannot do openly.

Legal domains

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.142 — Many things are obliquely conceded which are not conceded directly. — 6 Co. 47; Jackson (Multa conceduntur per obliquum, quae non conceduntur de directo.)

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