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NeCede's

Maxim 12.6.10

What is introduced of necessity is never introduced except when necessary.

Quod est ex necessitate nunquam introducitur, nisi quando necessarium.

Source: 2 Rol. Rep. 512; Jackson; Weisman, 83l Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The exception of necessity is self-limiting; it arises only when the necessity is present and ceases the moment it is no longer required.

Where this applies

  • The emergency exception only applies when the emergency actually exists.
  • What is introduced by necessity ceases the moment it's no longer needed.
  • Emergency measures are self-limiting — they expire with the emergency.

Legal domains

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.6.10 — What is introduced of necessity is never introduced except when necessary. — 2 Rol. Rep. 512; Jackson; Weisman, 83l (Quod est ex necessitate nunquam introducitur, nisi quando necessarium.)

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