Locus Standi
/ˈloʊkəs ˈstændi/
Definitions
- (n.) The right or capacity of a party to bring an action or to be heard in a court.
The plaintiff lacked locus standi to challenge the statute.
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Commentary
Locus standi is a foundational concept defining who is entitled to bring a case; drafting must clearly identify this right to avoid dismissal on procedural grounds.
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