Etymology

de minimis non curat lex

Today it means: The law does not concern itself with trifles; expression of the rule that the law will not remedy an injury that is minimal. Full definition →

Latin dē minimīs nōn cūrat lēx
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromdē minimīs nōn cūrat lēx
  2. English todayde minimis non curat lex

From Latin dē minimīs nōn cūrat lēx.

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