in forma pauperis

Definition

Law

• phrase a Latin phrase meaning ‘as a poor person’: formerly used to allow a person to bring an action even if he or she could not afford to pay the costs of the case

Nearby Definitions of “in forma pauperis”

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Contexts for “in forma pauperis”

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• Law