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Meaning Of Some Common Latin Phrases by moderate99(m): 11:25am On Jun 15, 2015 |
There are many Latin phrases used by English speakers in their speeches most especially the legal luminaries. Some of these phrases are: 1.)Deja Vu: something that very few people know the true meaning.It can also be used in describing the strong feeling you get when you are in a situation and feel like you have been in the exact same situation before but in actual fact you have not. 2.)Status quo: present state/condition 3.)Modus operandi: Method of Operation 4.)Ceteris Paribus: with other things being equal 5.)De Facto: exists in actuality especially when not backed or established by law 6.)De Jure: lawful,legitimate and in accordance with the law Moderate99 Please help add yours. |
Re: Meaning Of Some Common Latin Phrases by otipoju(m): 11:33am On Jun 15, 2015 |
Locus standi....eligibility to file a lawsuit.( Like...how this matter take concern/affect you) 1 Like |
Re: Meaning Of Some Common Latin Phrases by tpiadotcom: 2:51pm On Jun 15, 2015 |
why you start with deja vu nah. . . . . . if na alphabetical order then ceteris paribus suppose begin the list. |
Re: Meaning Of Some Common Latin Phrases by moderate99(m): 5:38pm On Jun 15, 2015 |
tpiadotcom:i never tot of arranging dem alphabetically |
Re: Meaning Of Some Common Latin Phrases by Nobody: 12:50am On Jun 19, 2015 |
moderate99:tanx op |
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