locus standi

Locus standi is a legal term that means having the right or standing to bring a lawsuit to court. It requires that the person asking for legal action must have a direct interest or specific injury related to the case. In other words, you can't file a case just because you're unhappy about something; you need to be affected personally or legally by the issue. This rule helps ensure that courts hear cases from those who are genuinely impacted, maintaining order and relevance in legal proceedings.