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3 Latin sayings
Latin sayings
Term | Definition |
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In loco parentis | In the place of a parent. |
In vitro | In a test tube (literally 'in glass'). |
Ipso facto | By that very fact. |
Magnum opus | A great work. |
Mea culpa | My fault. |
Modus operandi | Mode of operating (m.o.) |
Post partum | After childbirth. |
Prima facie | At first sight |
Pro bono | Without charge - for the public good. |
Opus Dei | The work of God. |
Quid pro quo | Something for something, i.e. a favour for a favour. |
Quo vadis? | Where are you going? |
Rigor mortis | The rigidity of death. |
Semper fidelis | Always faithful. |
Sine qua non | Indispensable. |
Status quo | The current state of affairs. |
Sub judice | Before a court. |
Tempus fugit | Time flees. |
Terra firma | Solid ground. |
Urbi et orbi | To the city and to the globe. |
Veni vidi vici | I came, I saw, I conquered. |
Vice versa | The other way around. |
Vivat Regina | Long live the queen. |
Vox populi | The voice of the people. |