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per incuriam
(per in|cur¦iam)
Pronunciation:
/ˌpə(r) ɪnˈkjʊərɪam/
adverb
&
adjective
Law
through or characterized by lack of due regard to the law or the facts:
[
as adverb
]
:
the decision was made per incuriam
Origin:
Latin, literally 'through lack of care'
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