Sua Sponte Definition
adjective
Regarding a judge or court, to raise an issue or take an action independently of any request or suggestion made by the parties or lawyers;
Description of action taken by court in absence of any party urging such action to be taken.
Webster's New World Law
phrase
(law) On its own initiative.
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Origin of Sua Sponte
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Taken directly from the Latin
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