Mutatis Mutandis

The phrase mutatis mutandis is a Latin term meaning “the necessary changes having been made”. It is used to describe situations where something can be transferred or adapted to another context, provided that the relevant changes have been made.

The phrase is often used in legal contexts, where it refers to the process of transferring laws or regulations from one jurisdiction to another. For example, if a new law is passed in one country that is similar to an existing law in another country, the latter country may choose to adopt the new law by making the necessary changes (mutatis mutandis).

The phrase can also be used more generally to describe any situation where something is adapted to a new context. For example, if a company decides to change its business model, it may need to make some changes to its operations (mutatis mutandis).