Judicium parium suorum aut leges terrae

The phrase “judicium parium suorum aut leges terrae” is a Latin phrase that can be translated as “the judgment of one’s peers or the laws of the land.” This phrase is commonly associated with the principle of trial by jury, which holds that individuals have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers or according to the laws of the land, rather than by arbitrary or unfair means. The phrase reflects a fundamental principle of legal justice.