Skip to content
NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.241

That part is bad which accords not with its whole.

Turpis est pars quae non convenit cum suo toto.

Source: Plow. 161; Jackson; Weisman, 78g Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

A clause in a document that contradicts the overall purpose of the instrument is to be rejected or construed into harmony — the parts must serve the whole.

Where this applies

  • A clause in a contract contradicts the overall purpose of the agreement.
  • One section of a statute conflicts with its stated objective.

Legal domains

contractinterpretation

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.241 — That part is bad which accords not with its whole. — Plow. 161; Jackson; Weisman, 78g (Turpis est pars quae non convenit cum suo toto.)

Found an error? Suggest a correction →