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Latin Phrases

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Summary

Memorize some commonly used Latin phrases. Note that these are descriptions of how these terms are used today, not translations.

Well-known Latin phrases

Latin (memorize) English description (memorize)
ante bellum before the war
e.g. (abbreviation) (exempli gratia) for example
caveat emptor let the buyer beware
habeas corpus legal action to release detained person (you must produce body)
etc. (abbreviation) (et cetera) and the others
bona fide genuine, sincere (in good faith)

 

Latin (memorize) English description (memorize)
non sequitur conclusion that doesn't follow from premise or evidence (it does not follow)
modus operandi manner of operating
i.e. (abbreviation) (id est) that is
in vitro in a test-tube or laboratory environment (in the glass)
prima facie upon first sight
alma mater school or college
carpe diem seize the day (use it well)

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Latin phrases II

Latin (memorize) English description (memorize)
affidavit sworn statement usable in court (he has declared upon oath)
ipso facto by the fact itself
de facto as a matter of fact, though not of law
post mortem after death
ad hominem attack or appeal to feelings rather than reason

 

Latin (memorize) English description (memorize)
a priori from what was before.
ex post facto retroactive, enacted after the fact
ad nauseam to a disgusting or ridiculous degree
terra firma solid ground
quid pro quo giving something to get something in return

 

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addenda things to be added
semper fidelis always faithful
a cappella without instruments (chapel style)
ad hoc improvised (or for a special purpose)
status quo the present state of affairs

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