is a Latin legal term meaning “in the presence of a person not a judge” or “before a judge or court that does not have jurisdiction.” It refers to a situation where a legal proceeding is conducted by a court or tribunal that lacks the legal authority or jurisdiction to hear and decide the case. Any decision or judgment rendered in such a situation is considered null and void.
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