de minimis
English
Etymology
From Latin, de + minimis, ablative of minimus (“smallest, least”)
Adjective
- Concerning things that are so minor as to be negligible, trivial or trifling. Often used to describe exemptions in government rules and regulations.
- The tax is not payable on amounts below the de minimis limit of £100 per year.
- The de minimis rules on import duty mean that alcohol for personal consumption is exempt from any charge.
- (law) beneath judicial notice
See also
- de minimis non curat lex
- infra dig
- infra dignitatem