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Why does the American law have many Latin terms

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American Law is heavily influenced by British Common Law which was in turn influenced by Roman law, as England was conquered by the Romans and the classical societies were incredibly influential during the Enlightenment.

As a result, latin terms have trickled down over the ages and have remained an integral part of "legalese"

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