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WAI - Lesson 17

Vocabulary from Words are Important, specifically lesson 17

TermDefinition
Ad infinitum forever
Ad nauseam an argument which has been continuing "to [the point of] nausea"
Ad valorem According to the worth
Alter ego Another aspect of one's self or a second self
Bonafide made or done in good faith
De jure denoting something or someone that is rightfully such
Emeritus Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Ex officio By virtue of one's position or status
Habeas corpus a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, esp. to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention (noun)
Ipso facto by that very fact
Meum et tuum mine and thine: used to express rights to property.
Mudus operandi a particular way or method of doing something, esp. one that is characteristic or well-established
Per se By itself
Quid pro quo a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something
Quondam that once was; former
Sine die (with reference to business or proceedings that have been adjourned) with no appointed date for resumption
Sine qua non an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary
Status quo the existing state of affairs, esp. regarding social or political issues
Sub rosa happening or done in secret
Ultra vires beyond one's legal power or authority (adj)
Created by: mtyrrell
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