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NeCede's

Maxim 3.7.9

Those who do not preserve the law of the land justly incur the brand of infamy.

Qui leges terrae non servant, juste merentur infamiae inustionem.

Source: 3 Inst. 221; Weisman, 34d Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Public officers who disregard the law they swore to uphold earn disgrace in the eyes of the law — their dishonor is a matter of public record.

Where this applies

  • Officials who violate the law deserve public disgrace.
  • A government officer disregards the law and their reputation is affected.

Legal domains

sovereignty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 3.7.9 — Those who do not preserve the law of the land justly incur the brand of infamy. — 3 Inst. 221; Weisman, 34d (Qui leges terrae non servant, juste merentur infamiae inustionem.)

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