non liquet
noun
non li·quet
(ˈ)nänˈlīkwə̇t,
(ˈ)nōn-,
-lik-
plural non liquets
: an expression or condition of doubt or uncertainty as to the facts or where the truth lies
questions which can be answered only with a non liquet
Louis Infield
—used by Roman judges in rendering a decision in a doubtful case or in asking leave to be excused Louis Infield
Word History
Etymology
Latin, it is not clear
- head tie
- head tone
- head tree
- head trip
- head up
- head yard
- head-aching
- head-and-tail-light
- head-and-tail-light fish
- head-butt
- head-butted
- head-butter
- head-butters
- head-butting
- head-butts
- head-cavity
- head-collar
- head-end revenue
- head-end system
- head-flattening
- head-hunting
- head-in-the-sand
- head-on
- head-on collision
- head-scratcher