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Latin maxim. • “where a particular word or phrase is ambiguous in itself or is equally susceptible of various meanings, its correct construction may be made clear and specific by considering the company of words in which it is founded or with which it is associated” (Chavez v. JBC, En Banc, G.R. No. 202242, July…

Latin maxim. • “the law does not take account of trifles” OxfordReference.com •  “the law does not govern trifles” Merriam-Webster.com

Latin maxim. • “no one ought to be twice tried for the same cause” (Tacas v. Cariaso, G.R. No. L-37406, August 31, 1976) • “A man shall not be brought into danger of his life or liberty for one and the same offense more than once.” (Ibid.)

Latin maxim. • “one State is not subject to the jurisdiction of another State.” (Arigo v. Swift, En Banc, G.R. No. 206510, September 16, 2014 [Per J.  Leonen, En Banc, Concurring Opinion], citing COUNCIL OF EUROPE – EXPLANATORY REPORT ON THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON STATE IMMUNITY (ETS No. 074), <http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/Reports/Html/074.htm>

Latin maxim. • “when in doubt, for the accused” (People v. Salcena, G.R. No. 192261, November 16, 2011)

Latin maxim. • “Nobody can give what he does not possess.” (Heirs of Hermosilla v. Sps. Remoquillo, G.R. No. 167320, January 30, 2007) • “one cannot give what one does not have” (Magoyag v. Maruhom, G.R. No. 179743, August 2, 2010) • “No one can give more than what he has.” (Felix Gohan and Sons…