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Which of the following is the meaning of the legal maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat'?
The maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat' means that ignorance of law is no excuse. Every person is presumed to know the law of the land, so a person cannot escape liability by claiming that he was unaware of a legal provision.
- AIgnorance of fact is a valid defence in every case
- BIgnorance of law is no excuseCorrect
- CThe law does not take notice of trifles
- DLet the buyer beware
Explanation
The maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat' means ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Every person is presumed to know the law of the land. 'Caveat emptor' is the maxim meaning let the buyer beware, and 'de minimis non curat lex' refers to trifles.
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