exceptio metus

noun

An exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.

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Meanings

noun

alternative exceptio quod metus causa

  1. lawAn exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.

Origin

From a shortening of exceptio quod metus causa.

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APA

exceptio metus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exceptio%20metus

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“exceptio metus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exceptio%20metus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “exceptio metus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exceptio%20metus.

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