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contra proferentem (kon-tr<<schwa>> prof-<<schwa>>-ren-t<<schwa>>m). [Latin “against the offeror”] The doctrine that, in interpreting documents, ambiguities are to be construed unfavorably to the drafter. — Also spelled contra proferentes. — Also termed ambiguity doctrine. [Cases: Contracts  155. C.J.S. Contracts § 337.] [Blacks Law 8th]

contraplacitum (kon-tr<<schwa>>-plas-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>m). [Latin] Hist. A counterplea. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra pietatem (kon-tr<<schwa>> pI-<<schwa>>-tay-t<<schwa>>m). [Latin] Hist. Contrary to natural duty. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra pacem (kon-tr<<schwa>> pay-s<<schwa>>m). [Latin] Against the peace. • This term was formerly used in indictments to signify that the alleged offense is against the public peace. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra omnes mortales (kon-tr<<schwa>> ahm-neez mor-tay-leez). [Law Latin] Hist. Against all mortals. • This language was contained in an absolute warranty. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra omnes gentes (kon-tr<<schwa>> om-neez jen-teez). [Latin] Hist. Against all people. • These were the traditional words of warranty in a deed. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra non valentem.See DOCTRINE OF CONTRA NON VALENTEM. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra non producta (kon-tr<<schwa>> non pr<<schwa>>-d<<schwa>>k-t<<schwa>>). [Law Latin “against things not produced”] Scots law. In a reduction action, a decree declaring that a challenged deed is void. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra libertatem matrimonii  (kon-tr<<schwa>> lib-<<schwa>>r-tay-t<<schwa>>m ma-tri-moh-nee-I). [Latin] Hist. Against freedom of marriage. • The phrase appeared in reference to marriage restraints, some of which were illegal. [Blacks Law 8th]

contra jus commune (kon-tr<<schwa>> j<<schwa>>s k<<schwa>>-myoo-nee). [Latin] Against common right or law; contrary to the rule of the common law. [Blacks Law 8th]