Home Legal Maxims Non Est Arctius Vinculum Inter Homines Quam Jusjurandum

Non Est Arctius Vinculum Inter Homines Quam Jusjurandum

Non Est Arctius Vinculum Inter Homines Quam Jusjurandum

Literal Meaning

 There is no stronger link among men than an oath.

Origin

This is an old maxim which is used in modern times. This maxim is interpreted by many jurists. This maxim is interpreted in many cases and precedents.

Explanation

There is no stronger link among men than an oath.

Oath- a solemn attestation of the truth of one’s words or the sincerity of one’s intentions; specif: one accompanied bycalling upon a deity as a witness

A promise (as to perform official duties faithfully) corroborated by an oath compare perjury.

Edited by Vigneshwar Ramasubramania

Approved & Published – Sakshi Raje