Question

Necessitas facit licitum quod alias non est licitum (Latin) means

• A. Public necessity is greater than private
• B. No one can be heir during the life of his ancestor
• C. Necessity makes that lawful which otherwise is unlawful
• D. No one is punished for another's crime

Hint:

Legal maxims often reflect foundational principles of justice and governance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the meaning of the Latin phrase "Necessitas facit licitum quod alias non est licitum":
1. The phrase translates to "Necessity makes that lawful which otherwise is unlawful."
2. This principle is often used in legal contexts to justify actions taken under extreme circumstances.
3. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the phrase.
Therefore, the correct answer is (3) Necessity makes that lawful which otherwise is unlawful.