Nullum crimen sine lege

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003495",
  "term": "Nullum crimen sine lege",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A Latin legal principle meaning \"no crime without a law.\" This doctrine asserts that an individual cannot be prosecuted for an act that was not explicitly prohibited by law at the time it was committed. It is a cornerstone of criminal law, upholding the principles of legality and due process. This principle prevents ex post facto laws from being applied to criminal conduct.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/nullum-crimen-sine-lege/"
}