lex ferenda

Latin

Etymology

Literally, "the law to be borne", as opposed to lēx lāta.

Noun

lēx ferenda f sg (genitive lēgis ferendae); third declension

1. (law) what the law ought to be

Declension

Third-declension noun with a first-declension adjective, singular only.

Case	Singular
Nominative	lēx ferenda
Genitive	lēgis ferendae
Dative	lēgī ferendae
Accusative	lēgem ferendam
Ablative	lēge ferendā
Vocative	lēx ferenda

Antonyms

• lēx lāta