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IN FORMA PAUPERIS

\ɪn fˈɔːmə pˈɔːpəɹˌɪs], \ɪn fˈɔːmə pˈɔːpəɹˌɪs], \ɪ_n f_ˈɔː_m_ə p_ˈɔː_p_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_s]\

Definitions of IN FORMA PAUPERIS

1856 - A Law Dictionary

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In the character or form of a pauper. In England, in some cases, when a poor person cannot afford to pay the costs of a suit as it proceeds, he is exempted from such payment, having obtained leave to sue in forma pauperis.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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