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Ignorantia tacit doth excusat means:

  1. Ignorance of law is no excuse

  2. Ignorance of law is an excuse in certain cases

  3. Ignorance of fact is an excuse

  4. Ignorance of law and fact both are excusable
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The Latin maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat' (ignorance of law is no excuse) means that not knowing the law is not a valid defense. Every person is presumed to know the law. This principle ensures legal certainty and prevents people from avoiding liability by claiming ignorance. It distinguishes from ignorance of fact, which may sometimes be a defense.

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