Non est inventus is a Latin phrase meaning "not found". Its pronunciation is [noːn ɛst inwɛntʊs], with the "n" pronounced as in "no", the "o" as in "low", the "e" as in "met", the "i" as in "pin", the "u" as in "put", and the "s" as in "see". The term is often used in legal and historical documents to indicate that a person being searched for cannot be found. Its spellings may vary slightly, but the pronunciation remains close to the original form.
"Non est inventus" is a Latin phrase that translates to "he has not been found" or "it has not been found." It is typically used in legal contexts to indicate that a person or item being sought or demanded by the court or authorities cannot be located or does not exist. The phrase is often used as a notation in legal documents or court records to signify that despite diligent efforts, the individual or object in question could not be found.
In legal proceedings, particularly in the context of arrest warrants and search warrants, law enforcement officials may be authorized by a judge to search for and apprehend a specific individual or item related to a case. If, after conducting a thorough search or investigation, the person or item cannot be located, the phrase "non est inventus" may be used to record this outcome.
This Latin phrase is rooted in the legal principle of due process, which requires a diligent effort to locate or obtain evidence. The use of "non est inventus" enforces the idea that every effort has been made to find the person or item as requested by the court, and its absence cannot be attributed to negligence or lack of effort on the part of the authorities.