De minimis non curat lex

Definition of "De minimis non curat lex"
  1. The maxim that states the law does not involve itself in matters of minor or negligible importance
How to use "De minimis non curat lex" in a sentence
  1. Based on De minimis non curat lex, the judge dismissed the case due to its minor nature.
  2. Despite the obvious violation, the manager chose to overlook it, citing the principle De minimis non curat lex.
  3. According to De minimis non curat lex, legal intervention is often unnecessary in scenarios of minor infractions.

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