The maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat" means
Verified Answer
A. Ignorance of law is not an excuse
B. Ignorance of law is an excuse
C. Ignorance of law is not an excuse
D. Ignorance of law is an excuse
Explanation:
The legal maxim 'Ignorantia juris non excusat' is Latin for 'ignorance of the law does not excuse.' It means that a person who is unaware of a law may not escape liability for violating that law merely because they were unaware of it. Options (A) and (C) are identical, both correctly stating the meaning.