Multiple choice

The maxim ‘ignorantia furls non excusat’ means

  1. ignorance of law is no excuse

  2. ignorance of fact is no excuse

  3. ignorance of law is an excuse

  4. ignorance of fact is an excuse
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Explanation

The Latin maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat' (corrected from 'ignorantia furls') means ignorance of law is no excuse. This fundamental legal principle holds that everyone is presumed to know the law, and not knowing the law cannot be used as a defense. This differs from ignorance of fact, which may sometimes be a valid defense (mistake of fact).

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