parens patriae - parent of the nation⏎
non compos mentis - not in possession of [one's] mind⏎
modus operandi - manner of operation⏎
pendente lite - while the litigation is pending⏎
non constat - It is not certain.⏎
nolle prosequi - not to prosecute⏎
nihil dicit - He says nothing.⏎
locus in quo - the place in which⏎
obiter dictum - a thing said in passing⏎