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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.264

Whatever is against the rule of right is a wrong.

Quicquid est contra normam recti est injuria.

Source: 3 Bulstr. 313; Bouvier, Max.; Weisman, 105h Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Right and wrong are measured against an objective standard — any act that departs from that standard is an injury, regardless of whether a statute authorizes it.

Where this applies

  • A government action violates the standard of right.
  • Something is legal by statute but wrong by every objective measure.

Legal domains

interpretationprocedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.264 — Whatever is against the rule of right is a wrong. — 3 Bulstr. 313; Bouvier, Max.; Weisman, 105h (Quicquid est contra normam recti est injuria.)

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