mero motu

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Etymology

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From post-classical Latin motu mero (with transposition of elements), ablative of motus merus (free impulse, volition), from classical Latin mōtus (motion, movement).

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mero motu (not comparable)

  1. (law) (Of) one's own accord. [from 17th c.]