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NeCede's

Maxim 6.6.3

A privilege avails not against the commonwealth.

Privilegium non valet contra rempublicam.

Source: Bacon, Max. 25; Broom, Max. 17; Noy Max. 34; Weisman, 12c Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

No private privilege can override the public interest — the rights of the People as a body always prevail over grants to individuals.

Where this applies

  • A corporation with special tax breaks is claiming immunity from public accountability.
  • A business with a government license says the license protects them from complying with the constitution.

Topics

Privilege

Legal domains

commercialconstitutional

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 6.6.3 — A privilege avails not against the commonwealth. — Bacon, Max. 25; Broom, Max. 17; Noy Max. 34; Weisman, 12c (Privilegium non valet contra rempublicam.)

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