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In Forma Pauperis

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

in forma pauperis


[Medieval Latin, in the form of a pauper]
: as a poor person
: relieved of the fees and costs of a legal action because of inability to pay [allowed to file an appeal in forma pauperis] [in forma pauperis status]




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