Definition of locus poenitentiae in English:
locus poenitentiae
noun
(also locus penitentiae)
Law Opportunity to withdraw from an engagement or obligation before it is finalized (so long as a particular step has not been taken); an instance of this.
Pronunciation
locus poenitentiae
/ˌləʊkəs ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃɪʌɪ/ /ˌləʊkəs ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃɪiː/ /ˌlɒkəs ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃɪiː/Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in James Dalrymple. From post-classical Latin locus poenitentiae opportunity for repentance from classical Latin locus + poenitentiae, genitive of poenitentia.
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