Lexica → Phrase → pro se
| Letter | P |
|---|---|
| Letter name | pee |
| Pronounciation | /piː/ |
| Phrase: | pro se |
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| Pronounciation: | |
| Century: | 21st |
| DA Name: | pro se |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
Source Language Words: | |
| Source Text: | |
Definition: | Latin meaning "for oneself; in one's own behalf". In formal legal terms a pro se party is one who, without representation, acts as his/her own attorney. Contrary to many deliberately incorrect definitions in LAW DICTIONARIES, it does not in any way imply a man or woman admits to being a PERSON. When a COURT seeks to trick an individual by first refusing to recognize their COMMON LAW right to PRO SE, it may be necessary to further state that one is an UNREPRESENTED MAN (or woman). |