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It’s all Latin to me

The Philippine Star
July 8, 2026 | 12:00am

Confused by all the Latin terms mentioned during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte? Here’s what they mean:

• Ab initio – From the start

• Ad cautelam – With caution

• Prima facie – At first view

• Sine die – Indefinitely, without a definite day

• Subpoena duces tecum – Summons requiring to produce evidence

• Subpoena ad testificandum – Summons requiring to testify

• Sui generis – A class of its own

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