a bene placito a capella [ah-KAH-pel-la] a fortiori [ah-FOR-tee-OHR-ee] a fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi à la carte à la minute à la mode a posteriori [AH-paws-TEER-ee-OHR-ee] a priori [AH-pree-OHR-ee] à santé a.v. (ad valorem) ab aeterno ab imo pectore ab initio [AHB in-IT-ee-oh] ab ovo ab ovo usque ad mala absit omen AC / A.C. (Ante Christum) ac / a.c. (ante cibum) accessit [ahk-SESS-it] ACN / A.C.N. (Ante Christum Natum) acta est fabula, plaudite AD / A.D. (Anno Domini) ad / a.d. (auris dextra) ad captandum vulgus ad hoc [add-HOK] ad hominem [add HOM-in-um] ad infinitum [AHD-in-fin-ITE-um] ad interim ad kalendas graecas ad lib ad lucem ad nauseam [add NAWS-ee-um] ad pede literam ad perpetuam memoriam adumbrae advant garde advocatus diaboli Ag (argentum) agent provocateur agit. (agita) agora AH (anno Hegirae) aide-mémoire aioli al dante alea iacta est alfresco alias alibi alis volat propiis alma mater [ALL-muh MAH-ter] alter ego alumnus / alumna [a-LUM-nus/nuh] AM / A.M. (Ante Meridiem) AMDG / A.M.D.G. (Ad maiorem Dei gloriam) amici amicus curiae amuse-guele anathema sit!

At your pleasure In the manner of the chapel. Unaccompanied vocal performance with one or more vocalists. Also, acapella. Italian. With stronger reason. All the more. It is unwise to invest in pyramid schemes, and, a fortiori, in e-mail pyramid schemes. A precipice in front, wolves behind. The proverbial rock and a hard place. On the menu. Each item ordered separately from the menu. French. Style of preparation where the food is cooked to order fresh, often right before the guests. French Of the manner of the fashionable (or, in North America, with ice cream). French. From the latter. From effect to cause. A thing is known a posteriori if it is known from evidence or empirical reasoning. Inductive; relating to or derived by reasoning from observed facts. The reverse of a priori. From the former. A thing is known a priori if it is evident by logic alone from what is already known. Deductive; relating to or derived by reasoning from self-evident propositions; presupposed by experience; being without examination or analysis; presumptive; formed or conceived beforehand. The reverse of a posteriori. With health. A toast. French. According to value. Proportion to the value of something else. Usage: The monetary worth of the dollar is figured a.v. the price of gold. An ad valorem tax based on the assessed value of real estate or personal property. In other words ad valorem taxes can be property tax or even duty on imported items. Property ad valorem taxes are the major source of revenues for state and municipal governments. From the beginning of time From the bottom of the chest (from the heart) From the beginning. From the egg. From the beginning. From the egg to the apples. A term borrowed from Roman banquets, which began with eggs and ended with fruit. From beginning to end; from first to last. May the omen not be realized. Asks for protection against evil. Before Christ. Contrast to A.D. Before meals. The instructions on the medicine bottle said to take the pills a.c. Honorable mention Before the birth of Christ. Equivalent to B.C. The play is over, applaud. A common ending phrase of ancient Roman comedies In the year of Our Lord. Indicates that a date is given in the western or Gregorian calendar, in which years are counted roughly from the birth of Christ. Right ear. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one drop a.d. To appeal to the crowd .Often used of politicians who make false or insincere promises appealing to popular interest For the immediate purpose. An ad hoc committee is appointed for some specific purpose, after completing which it is dissolved. To the man. An argument is ad hominem when it attacks the opponent personally rather than addressing his arguments. Appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect; marked by an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions made. To infinity. Indicates that a process or operation is to be carried out endlessly. In the meantime. As in the term chargé d'affaires ad interim, for a diplomatic officer who acts in place of an ambassador. To the Greek Kalends. Said by Emperor Augustus, in Suetonius, with the sense of never. Kalends were part of the Roman calendar, not of the Greek, so the Greek kalends are a date that will never happen. At pleasure. To be done freely, liberally Towards the light. Motto of the University of Lisbon. To nausea. Something continues ad nauseam when it goes on so long you become sick of it. To take it literally To the eternal memory [of]. Ad perpetuam memoriam Ronald Reagan. To outline. Which evolved to today's adumbrate, which means to give a faint shadow or slight representation, i.e. to outline. The notebook fixes the discovery as having taken place on May 5, 1970, which fits the chronology adumbrated by Michael Cox. Artists or writers whose ideas are ahead of their time. French. Syn: vanguard. Devil's advocate. His duty requires him to prepare in writing all possible arguments, even at times seemingly slight, against the raising of anyone to the honours of the altar. Silver. The element symbol for silver, Ag, is from the Latin word for it, argentum. Silver is extracted from argentite ore. Provocative agent. A person who attempts to provoke suspected individuals or groups into committing unlawful acts. French. Shake. As in an apothacary formulation. The doctor's instructions said to add the ingredients and agit. Market-place. Greek. In the year of the Hegira. 622 AD, Mohammed was driven out of Mecca, beginning the Hegira. Memory aid. Position paper. Something that acts as an aid to memory, such as crib notes or a mnemonic devices. French. A rich sauce of crushed garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil. French. To the bite. Biting into pasta or vegtables to decide when the food is finished cooking. Pasta should retain a slight resistance when biting into it, but should not have a hard center. Italian. The die is cast. Said Julius Caesar, in Suetonius, after his decision to defy Roman law by crossing the Rubicon river with his troops. (Suetonius actually uses it in the future imperative Alea iacta esto: Be sure to cast the dice). Outdoors, in the fresh air. Alfresco dining on the deck. The conference was held alfreso in the park, alongside the river. Italian. Otherwise Elsewhere She flies with her own wings. The Oregon state motto Nourishing mother. Your alma mater is the university or college which granted your degree. Other self. A corporation used by an individual to conduct personal business. It’s illegal. In alter ego scenario, individuals will be held liable to the corporation. A former member/student of a university or college. The ‘us' ending is masculine, the ‘a' ending feminine. Abbre: alum Before midday. The meeting was scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9 AM. To the greater glory of God. The motto of the Jesuits. Friends. The law firm represented amici Washington State Manufacturers Association, the National Federation of Independent Business and the Independent Business Association. A friend of the court. A nonparty who interposes, with the permission of the court, and volunteers information upon some matter before the court. —To amuse the stomach - a tasty small snack compliments of the chef to endear him to the patrons. Sometimes known as an amuse-bouche, or to amuse the palate. French Be anathema! Be cursed! Damn you!

animus annuit coeptis annus horribilis annus mirabilis ante bellum ante litteram antiphon [an-TAH-fon] ap / a.p. (ante prandium) apéritif après-moi-le-déluge apologia appellation après-ski aq (aqua) aqua vitae ars artis gratia ars longa, vita brevis Art Deco /Art Déco as / a.s. (auris sinistra) Au (aurum) au / a.u. (auris unitas) au contraire au fait au gratin au jus au naturel au pair AUC / A.U.C. (Ab urbe condita) aurea mediocritas auri sacra fames aut vincere aut mori Ave Maria avoirdupois BA / B.A. (baccalaureus artium) baguette baklava Balaam's ass BC / B.C. BCE / B.C.E. beaucoup beazel benedicta tu in mulieribus bête noire bid / b.i.d. (bis in die) bien-être billet-doux bon appétit bon vivant bona fide [BONE-uh FIDE] bona officia bourgeois boutonnière brule C (carbo) c. c. / ca. / cir. / circ. (circa) c'est la vie camera obscura canapes cannolo / cannoli (plural) carmen et error carpe diem [CAR-pay DEE-um] Cassandra casus belli cause célèbre

Mind, attitude, intention or disposition. Anti-union animus is the official term for anti-union sentiments that may affect various management actions and result in union organizers, members or representatives being harassed He (God) has favored our undertakings. On the U.S. seal. A horrible year Used memorably by Queen Elizabeth II to describe what a bad year 1992 had been for her. A wonderful year Before the war Before the letter. Said after an expression that describes something that existed before the expression itself was introduced or became common. For example, one could say that Alan Turing was a computer scientist ante litteram, since the profession of computer scientist was not recognised in Turing's day. Sung responses Before lunch. Also means before any meal. The instructions on the medicine bottle said to take the pills a.p. Before dinner cocktail. From Latin, to open. French. After me, the deluge —attributed to Louis XV A spoken or written defense. Also, apology. From the Greek word apologos, a story, from apo- + logos, speech. Broadly speaking, the region where a wine is from. When used narrowly, the term signifies the branding offered by wine authorities to indicate the precise origin, grape variety, and heritage of wines. French. After skiing. The French term actually refers to snow boots, but the literal translation of the term is what is meant in English, as in après-ski social events. French. Water Water of life (brandy) Art for art's sake Art is long, life is short. From Hippocrates, saying that the art of medicine is long, but lifes of doctor and patient are short. A decorative and architectural style of the period 1925-1940, characterized by geometric designs, bold colors, and the use of plastic and glass. French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a 1925 exposition in Paris, France. Left ear. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one drop a.s. Gold. The element symbol for gold, Au, is from the Latin word for it, aurum. All the elements' naming convention is Latin. Both ears. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one drop a.u. On the contrary. Au contraire, mon amie. French. Conversant, informed. Used in British English to mean familiar or conversant: She's not really au fait with my ideas. French. With gratings. In French, au gratin refers to anything that is grated and put on top of a dish, like breadcrumbs or cheese. In English, au gratin means with cheese. French. In the juice. Served with the meat's natural juices. French. Covered with nothing. Nude. French. At par. A person who works for a family (cleaning and/or teaching the children) in exchange for room and board. French. From the founding of the city (of Rome) c. 753 BC Golden Mean. An ethical goal. From Horace's Odes. The accursed hunger for gold -Vergil Either conquer or die Hail, Mary. These words are the opening of the greeting addressed to Mary by the angel Gabriel, when he announced to her that she was to become the Mother of God's Son, as reported in the Gospel of St. Luke. To have weight. A term for weight. French & English. Bachelor of Arts degree Narrow stick loaf of bread. French. Rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey. Turkish. An Old Testament prophet who is reproached by the ass he is riding and rebuked by God's angel while on the way to meet with an enemy of Israel. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, uses this comparison. Before Christ Before Common Era, or Before Christian Era. Equivalent to B.C., and is likewise placed after the year number. Much. French. Probably a euphemism for bitch. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this expression. Blessed are you among women. It was addressed to Mary by her cousin Elizabeth, who was herself to become the mother of John the Baptist, as reported in the Gospel of St. Luke. Black beast. Anything that you fear and hate. French. Twice daily. The instructions on the medicine bottle said take one tablet b.i.d. Well being. French Sweet note. Love letter. French. Good appetite. Said before eating. Fench. Good liver. Someone who lives well, who knows how to enjoy life. French. In good faith. One's bona fides are documents or testimonials establishing one's credentials or honesty. Good services. A nation's offer to mediate in disputes between two other nations. The U.S. offered Cambodia its bona officia to help clear land mines. Middle class. Conventional, materialistic, and boring. French. Buttonhole. The flower in the lapel of a man's jacket. French. literally burned: such as with caramelized sugar on creme brule. French. Carbon. The element symbol for carbon, C, comes from the Latin word for coal, carbo. Century. Badminton was first played in England mid-19c. Appoximately. Used with dates, e.g., Euclid wrote the Elements circa 300 AC. That's life. French. Dark chamber. A darkened enclosure having an aperture, usually provided with a lens, through which light from external objects enters to form an image of the objects on the opposite surface. Many people have speculated that Vermeer may have used some sort of optical device to help him create his paintings, possibly a device called a Camera obscura, the forerunner of the modern camera. Class of hors d'oeuvre that are always served on small pieces of bread. French. Fried pastry shell(s) with a sweet creamy ricotta cheese filling. Italian. Song and Error. Ovid was banished to Tomi (on the Black Sea) by Augustus for his song (poem) and error, c. 10 A.D. Seize the day. A motto which says to live in the now, and/or to not waste time or opportunity. Trojan seeress who uttered true prophecies, but lacking the power of persuasion, was never believed. Used to refer to anyone like her. Greek mythology. Occasion of war. An event an or action that justifies or allegedly justifies a war or conflict. Famous case. Something that everyone is talking about. French.

cave canem caveat emptor caveat lector caveat venditor CE / C.E. Christian Era or Common Era. Equivalent to A.D. certiorari cetera desunt ceteris paribus ceterum censeo

cf / cf. (confer) chaise longue château Cherubim and Seraphim cheval glace cheval-de-frise Chez citius-altius-fortius clara pacta, boni amici coiffe coiffeur coiffure compos mentis concierge Confoederatio Helvetica (C.H.) consummatum est Corpus Christi corpus delicti corpus juris corpus luteum corpus vile corrigenda coup d'état coup de grâce creme de la creme cri de coeur cru cru classé crudite Cu (cyprium) cui bono? cui prodest? culpa est mea cum grano salis cum laude [coom LOUD-ay] CV / C.V. (curriculum vitae) d. D.V. d'accord Damon and Pythias Daniel come to judgement de facto [day FAK-toh] de jure [day JHOOR-ay] de mortuis nil nisi bonum de rigueur de trop décolletage dégustation déjà vu demimonde démodé dernier cri

Beware the dog Let the buyer beware Let the reader beware The writer does not vouch for the accuracy of a text. Probably a recent calque on caveat emptor Let the seller beware The seller of goods is responsible for providing information about the goods to the purchaser

To be informed of. Writ of certiorari: directs a lower court to deliver the record of proceedings in a case to a higher court for review The rest is missing. Used within brackets to indicate text that is missing. This was probably in the transcripts of the Nixon tapes. All other things being equal. Economists use the term ceteris paribus as a 'short hand' for all other variables remaining the same. In conclusion. Cato the Elder used to conclude his speeches, on any topic whatsoever, with 'Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam' (In conclusion, I think that Carthage must be destroyed). Indicates that one should compare the present passage, statement or reference with the one referred to, which in outside of the work. Often enclosed in parenthesis. Cf. Richard Rorty in his chapter 'The Contingency of Language' from his book Contingency, Irony, Solidarity (New York: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1989). If reference is made to material within the work, use v.d. Long chair. Often mistakenly written as chaise lounge - which actually makes perfect sense. French. Castle, country home, manor, estate. Plural, châteaux. French. Guardian angels mentioned in the bible. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this term. Horse mirror A long mirror set into a moveable frame. French. Frisian horse. Barbed wire, spikes, or broken glass attached to wood or masonry and used to block access. French. Faster-Higher-Stronger. The Olympic motto. Clear agreements, good friends Hair. French Hair dresser. French. Hair style. French. Control of mind. Of sound mind. Sometimes used rather humorously. The opposite of non compos mentis, that is, not having control of one's faculties. It was determined that the criminal was non compos mentis. Hotel employee who assists guests. In Frence, it's a person living in an apartment building, who attends the entrance, and serves as a janitor. French. Helvetian Confederation. The official name of Switzerland, which explains the use of ch for its ISO country code and Internet domain It is completed. According to John 19:30 the last words of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Body of Christ The facts [body] of a crime. The body, the burned home... Body of laws of a state Mass of tissue formed after release of an egg in mammals Vile body. A person or thing fit only to be the object of an experiment. A worthless thing. Afterbirth. Things to be corrected Attack on the state. A coup (as it is sometimes abbreviated) is where the army suddenly replaces the government of its country. French. Stroke of kindness. Originally, this meant cutting the throat of a wounded enemy to stop their suffering. Now it means the final action that defeats someone else. Cream of the cream. The very best. French. French. Literally, a cry from the heart A growth or vineyard. French. Classed growth (wine). French. A pre-dinner snack, often a raw seasonal vegetable with a dipping suace, perhaps to accompany an aperitif. French. Copper. The chemical element symbol for copper, Cu, comes from the Latin word for Cyprus, cyprium, where it was mined by the ancients. For whose benefit? A maxim sometimes used in the detection of crime. A maxim of Cassius, quoted by Cicero. Of what good? A title of a poem by Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). Whom does it benefit? A short form for 'cui prodest scelus, is fecit,' in Seneca's Medea; the murderer is the one who gains by the murder. The fault is mine. Dear Abby's favorite Latin motto. Cf. mea culpa. With a grain of salt. Not to be taken too seriously. With praise. Used on degree certificates to indicate exceptional academic standing. Course of life. A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a prospective employer. A résumé Died (date). d. 766 B.C. Deo Volente (Latin). Lord Willing. Seen in "Jane Eyre," by Charlotte Bronte. Agreed. Mostly used in Canada. French. Friends like Damon and Pythias. From Greek mythology. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this term. Someone who makes a wise judgment about something that has previously proven difficult to resolve. Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice...A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel! In reality. Used to indicate that whatever may be believed or legislated, the reality is as indicated here. E.g., she's the de facto leader of the union. In law. The opposite of 'de facto.' Speak only good of the dead Required. French. Of too much. Excessive, superfluous. French. A low-cut lady's neckline, exposing some of the breast. Alternatively, it is the portion of the breast exposed by a low neckline. Although this is from the French verb décolleter, décolletage is not often used in French. Tasting. The French word simply refers to the act of tasting, while in English degustation is used for a tasting event or party, as in wine or cheese tasting. Already seen. The impression or illusion of having seen or experienced something before. French. half world. A marginal or disrespectful group. Prostitutes and/or kept women. French. Out of fashion. Outmoded. French. Last cry The newest fashion or trend. French.

deus ex machina

dicta / dictum dieu et mon droit digestif dixi [DIK-see] Dominus tecum double entendre doux du jour dudgeon dulce et decorem est pro patria mori e pluribus unum e.g. (exempli gratia) eau de toilette emeritus [ay-MARE-it-us] (feminine: emerita) en croute enfant terrible en règle entrée [on-tre] eppur si mouve ergo (AIR-go) errare humanum est erratum / errata [air-AHT-um/uh] espièglerie esse quam videri et al. [ETT ALL] (et alii) et tu, Brute! etc. (et cetera) [ETT SET-er-ah] ex cathedra ex gratia ex libris ex more ex officio ex officio ex parte ex post facto [eks post FAK-toh] ex scientia tridens ex temporeon excelsior exculpatory exeunt extra Ecclesiam nulla salus fait accompli [fay-tah-kom-PLEE] faux pas Fe (ferrum) femme fatale festina lente feudum fiat justitia, ruat coelum fiat lux fides Punica fido fidus Achates filioque film noir fin de siècle fl. (floruit) fleur-de-lis folie à deux force majeure

friandises

God from the machinery. Device in Greek theatre in which problems were resolved at the end of a play by the intervention of a god who was apparently brought down from Olympus. In fact he was moved by 'machinery' (a crane). It now refers to any contrived interposition in a video game, novel, play, or film, and in general to any external, unexpected, last-minute resolution of a difficulty. An authoritative, often formal pronouncement. He cites Augustine's dictum that ‘If you understand it, it is not God' (Joseph Sobran). God and my right. Motto of the British Sovereign An after dinner spirited drink that helps to settle the stomach. Examples: cognac, jagermeister, cointreau. French. I have spoken. That settles it. A person's statement, especially without corroboration. It appears to be a popular name for a variety of European products and Web sites. The Lord is with you. Part of the greeting of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Annunciation, as recorded in Luke 1:28. To hear twice. If a statement can be interpreted as innocent or as sexual then it is a double entendre. French. Sweet. French. Of the day. As in 'La Soupe du Jour.' (Soup of the day). French. A sullen, angry, or indignant humor. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this term. There is no greater honour than to die for ones country. From Horace. One from many. From the seal of the United States. For example. Often confused with ‘i.e.' Example: Many real numbers cannot be expressed as a ratio of integers, e.g., the square root of two. Toilet water. A very weak perfume. French Indicates someone who has served out his or her time and retired honorably. E.g., she is now professor emerita. Encrusted in puff pastry. French. Terrible child. A talented, embarassing, energetic young person, such as Mozart. French. In proper form or order (French). Used in 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. The main dish of a meal. The act of entering. French. It moves nevertheless. Said by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) after being forced by the inquisition to recant his theory that the earth orbits the sun. Therefore. There was a warrant for his arrest in New York; ergo, he ended up here in Seattle. To err is human Error / errors. Refers to the corrections included in a paper or book after it is published to correct minor errors in the text. the quality or state of being roguish or frolicsome. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, uses this word a lot. To be rather than to seem. Sallust said this of Cato. It is also the motto of North Carolina state. And others. Used to indicate an unstated list of contributing authors following the main one. Often used as a list ender to indicate that there are others too numerous to list. And you, Brutus!. Julius Caesar to Brutus as Brutus knifed him. And so forth. Note the pronunciation: There is no eks sound. Literally from the chair. Theological term which signifies authoritative teaching, and is more particularly applied to the definitions given by the Roman pontiff. Done as a favor From the library (of). Ex libris Ross West. According to custom By virtue of one's office. Under U.S. Sente rules, the term refers to the practice that allows the chairman and ranking minority member of a committee to participate in any of the subcommittees of that committee, but generally not to vote. By virtue of office From a part / party. Prejudiced, involving only one party to the case. From what is done afterward. Enacted after the fact; retroactive. When a law is passed, you can't arrest people ex post facto, i.e., arrest people accused of crimes done prior to the enactment of the law. From knowledge, seapower. Motto of the U.S. Naval Academy. The spur of the moment Higher. Motto of New York state. Clearing of guilt or blame. Exculpatory DNA evidence cleared the defendent. They exit. Stage directions. X sign-off doesn't mean love. Outside of the Church there is no salvation Accomplished fact, or its a done deal. French from latin roots. False step. Social misstep. French. Iron. The chemical element symbol for iron comes the latin word for it, ferrum. Lethal Woman. An alluring, mysterious woman, who could seduce a man into a dangerous situation. French. Also, fudge fatale. Make haste slowly Fee Let justice be done, though the heavens fall Make light. As in light the candle of knowledge. Alfred University's motto Punic (Carthaginian) faith. Treachery. To trust. Faithful Achates. A true friend. The companion of Aeneas. and the Son (referring to Jesus). To further his own political ends, Charlemagne (circa 790 A.D.) made issue of the proposition that the Holy Spirit proceeds 'from the Father and Son.' The Constantinople-based Church held that it proceeds 'from the Father by the Son.' From the Nicene Creed, illustrating the effect one word can have on the course of events. Black movie. A type of cynical movie that was popular in the 1930's and 40's. An example would be The Maltese Falcon. A modern equivalent would be the film Bladerunner. French. End of the century. The decadent period at the end of the 19th century. French. He or she flourished. Used to indicate the high point of a person's life or career when his/her dates of birth are unknown. Flower of lily. A type of iris or an emblem in the shape of an iris with three petals. French. Craziness shared by two people. French. Greater force. Force majeure clauses excuse a party from liability if some unforseen event beyond the control of that party prevents it from performing its obligations under the contract. Typically, force majeure clauses cover natural disasters or other Acts of God, war, or the failure of third parties, such as suppliers and subcontractors, to perform their obligations to the contracting party. French. An after dinner treat that could be made with chocolate, marzipan or sugared fruit that accompanies the digestif and coffee. French.

frisson gamine gemütlichkeit gendarme gladiator in arena consilium capit gorgonzola Grand Cru grande dame granita gratia plena

A moment of intense excitement; a shudder. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this word. Playful,little girl. Refers to an impish or playful girl/woman. French. Good cheer, friendliness. Ein prosit der gemütlichkeit (To All Good Cheer), from the Song Of The Volga Boatmen. German. Police. French. The gladiator is formulating his plan in the arena (i.e., too late) (Seneca) A pungent, blue-veined, pressed Italian cheese made of cow's milk. Named after a town in Italy. Italian. Term used for top-quality wines. France. Usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability Similar to a sorbet but with a grainier texture, usually made of fruit juice. French. Full of grace. It is the title given by the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Annunciation, see Luke 1:28. Weight, seriousness, dignity, importance. And we want to tell our readers about sharp, clever books, utterly lacking in gravitas, gravitas [GRAV-uh-tahs] that we know will delight them on the beach or the bus. --Benjamin Schwarz, (Some of) the best books of 2001, The Atlantic, December 2001 gt / gtt (gutta / guttae) Drop / drops of liquid. The instructions on the medicine bottle said take 1gt a.s. guerrilla Little war. French. You may (must) have the body. A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial mandate to a prison official ordering that an inmate be hab. corp. (habeas corpus) brought to the court so it can be determined whether or not that person is imprisoned lawfully and whether or not he should be released from custody. haute Elegant, high. E.g., haute couture (high fashion clothing), haute cousine (high fashion food). French. Hg (hydrargyrum) Mercury. The element symbol for mercury, Hg, comes from the Latin hydrargyrum, which means liquid silver. hic locus est ubi mors gaudet succurrere vitae This is the place where death rejoices to teach those who live. Seen where autopsies are performed. HJS / H.J.S. (hic iacet sepultus) Here lies buried. As on a tombstone. homo homini lupus Man is a wolf to man. A popular Roman proverb by Plautus (died 184 B.C.), in his Asinaria. honi soit qui mal y pense Evil to him who evil thinks. From The Order of the Garter, an ancient Order of knighthood of which the Queen is Sovereign. Out of the fight. Someone who has been hurt badly and has given up. After has breakup with Norma, he is hors de combat. hors de combat French. hors-d'oeuvre Outside of the work. A snack, or an appetizer, you eat before a meal. French. HRIP / H.R.I.P. (hic requiescit in pace) Here rests in peace, as on a tombstone i.a. (in absentia) In absence. Red Beard was sentenced to death i.a. That is. Often confused with ‘e.g.' Example: She won the race, i.e., she crossed the finish line first. The decision whether to i.e. (id est) [id EST] use ‘i.e.,' or ‘e.g.' should be based on whether that is or for example is what is wanted in the sentence. ibid (ibidem) [ib-EED-em] In the same place. Used in footnotes to indicate that the reference is the same as the preceding one(s). idée fixe Set idea. Fixation, obsession. French. ignus fatuus A phosphorescent light that hovers or flits over swampy ground at night. Something that misleads or deludes; an illusion. IHS / I.H.S. (Iesus Hominum Salvator) Jesus Saviour of Men imprimatur Imprint. Let it be printed. If the bishop is satisfied, he gives the work his 'Imprimatur' or imprint. imprimi potest It can be printed. If the reviewer is satisfied, he grants the work an Imprimi potest. in camera In a room. In private. The meeting between the district attorney and the major was held in camera. in extremis In very bad circumstances; at the point of death. The accident victim was in in extremis. in flagrante delicto In the commission of the act. The maid caught him in flagrante delicto with Norma Raye. By this sign you will conquer. From a vision of the Roman emperor Constantine in about the year 310, at the Battle of Milvian in hoc signo vinces Bridge. He saw a cross with this legend. in loco parentis In the place of a parent. Alfred University acted in loco parentis by imposing a curfew on women. In the midst of things. It usually describes a narrative that begins, not at the beginning of a story, but somewhere in the middle, in medias res usually at some crucial point in the action. The term comes from the ancient Roman poet Horace, who advised an aspiring epic poet to go straight to the heart of the story instead of beginning at the beginning. in memoriam In memory (of). In Memoriam Kristen Nygaard (1926-2002). In regards to. Often used to head formal correspondence. When only re is written, it should be translated as regarding. IN RE: in re [IN RAY] OJ SIMPSON. in situ In its proper position For the whole. Where there are several co-obligants bound in solidum, each is liable in full payment or performance, and the creditor may choose which of the obligants he will sue. Every person whose name appears on a bill, whether as acceptor or in solidum endorser, is liable in full payment of its contents although he may after payment do diligence against the others for relief. Those who in a joint obligation are not bound for the whole but only for their share are said to be liable pro rata. In a state of wardship. A student in a boarding school, too. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, uses this in statu pupillari term when referring to his boarding school days. in statu quo In the former or same state in statu viae In a state of journeying. The universe, since its big-bang creation, has been in statu viae. in toto [in TOH-TOH] Entirely. All the recommendations were adopted in toto. In a vacuum. Should be taken to mean in the absence of other conditions or influences. E.g., nobody achieves maturity in in vacuo [in VAK-yoo-oh] vacuo. in vino veritas In wine truth. When we drink, the truth comes out. In glass. It refers to the glass containers used in laboratories. In vitro fertilization takes place in a glass container. Also, in vitro in vitro diagnostics help us identify abnormal conditions in patients. in vivo In the living. In vivo fertilization occurs within a living organism. Beneath one's dignity. Undignified. Example from Saul Bellow: Doing the floors on his knees didn't bother him....It never infra dig. (infra dignitatem) occurred to him that it was infra dig. INRI / I.N.R.I. (IESUS NAZARENVS REX IVDAEORVM) Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. The title over Jesus' cross. N.B. Latin used 'I' and 'V' where English uses 'J' and 'U'. Among other things. Legal drafters would use it to precede a list of examples or samples covered by a more general inter alia [IN-ter ALL-ee-uh] descriptive statement. Between parties. Proceedings taken during the course of, and incidental to a trial. These decisions intervene after the start of interlocutory a suit and decide some issues other than the final decision itself. ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi Virtue is it's own reward By that very fact. Example: Lay group representations are useful in characterizing quantum mechanical phenomena, and they ipso facto [IP-soh FAK-toh] are, ipso facto, an important part of a physicist's mathematical training. je ne sais quoi I don't know what. An indefinable (usually compelling) quality. French. joie de vivre Joy of life. Some people are always happy. They have joie de vivre. French. K (kalium) Potassium. The element symbol for potassium, K, comes from the Latin word kalium. Kaiser roll topped with caroway seeds and pretzel salt. Wick. Beef on wick. Very popular in the Buffalo, New York area. kimmelweck Alternative spelling: Kummelweck. German. l'esprit d'escalier Staircase wit. Thinking of the right answer too late (literally staircase wit), originally a witticism of Rousseau. French.

laissez-faire lapsus calami lapsus linguae

Let it be. A policy of non-interference. French. A slip of the pen A slip of the tongue Frank tongue. A common language used by speakers of different languages. Latin is the lingua franca of science. The ancient lingua franca Arab world referred to peoples who populated most of today's Europe as Franks. So, for them, Latin was lingua franca. Pending the litigation. A document filed in the public records of the county where particular real property is located stating that a pending lawsuit may affect the title to the property. Because nobody wants to buy real estate if its ownership is in dispute, a lis pendes lis pendens notice effectively ties up the property until the case is resolved. Lis pendens notices are often filed in divorce actions when there is disagreement about selling or dividing the family home. Cf. pendente lite. litterateur Writer litterateuse Female writer. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, uses this word. loc. cit. (loco citato) In the place cited. Relates to sources immediately before the citation. Lor' lumme Lord love me. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, uses this expression. lusus naturae Freak of nature. Freaks of nature were a legal entity, so you'll see references to this term. m. ft. (misce et fiat) Mix and make magna cum laude [MAG-nuh coom LOUD-ay] With great praise. See cum laude. magnum opus A great work maitre d' Master of. maitre d'hôtel is the master of the hotel. French. mal au foie Ailment of the liver. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this expression. mandamus [man-dame-us] We order. Writ of mandamus martinet Someone who gives unreasonably strict orders. (Jean Martinet was a French military officer in the 17th century). French. Mata Hari &&151; French female spy & traitor, cica WWI, whose name became synonymous with treachery and deceit. Mater Dolorosa Sorrowful mother (Virgin Mary) MC2LINK.com mea culpa My fault mens conscia recti A mind conscious of right mens sana in corpore sano A sound mind in a sound body. (Juvenal) To know the difference between meum and tuum. Meum is Latin for “what is mine,” and tuum is Latin for “what is thine.” If he meum and tuum doesn't know the difference, it's a polite way of saying he is a thief. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this saying. mis en bouteille au château The wine was bottled where it was made. French. mnium rerum principia parva sunt Everything has a small beginning (Cicero) MO / M.O. (modus operandi) (MODE-us opManner or method of work characterizing a particular person's professional habits. ehr-AWN-dee) modus vivendi A way of living. A temporary legal settlement between contending parties. Me. Often used in English as an ironic reply to an accusation: what, me?. Can sound pretentious if over-used in English, moi hence the joke pretentious? moi?. French. mon amie My friend. French. montani semper liberi Mountaineers are always free. Motto of West Virginia state. mores Habits, ways mot juste Just the right word or phrasing. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, uses this word. moue A small grimace; a pout. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this word. mousse The froth that fizzes in a glass of champagne or sparkling wine as it is poured. French. mousseux Sparkling wine. French. By Hand. A document, particularly an ancient or historical manuscript, that was not printed, but rather drawn or written. The term is capitalized when attached to a specific document's title, and the plural form is MSS. In British usage, only the final MS. (manuscriptum) letter typically has a period. Usage: MS. Vercilli was found in Northern Italy, and it appears to be written in an Anglo-Saxon dialect. multum in parvo Much in little. Compression of much into little space. Summary. mutatis mutandis (myoo-TAH-tis myooTAHN-dis) With necessary changes. Mutatis mutandis, this proof will shed new light on this old problem. Na (natrium) Sodium. The chemical element symbol Na is from the Latin word for soda (sodium carbonate) from which sodium is extracted. nb / n.b. (nota bene) [NOH-tuh BAY-nay] Note well. A way of saying, 'Take note of this.' nemo debet esse iudex in propria Nobody must be a judge in his own [case]. You can't judge your own case. A basic tenet of the law. nihil de nihilo fit Nothing comes from nothing. Simplified from Lucretius There's nothing to objected to. Used by the Catholic censors when reviewing a book or a movie. When the reviewer is nihil obstat satisfied with the corrections, he marks it with his 'Nihil Obstat.' nil sapientiae odiosius acumine nimio There is nothing wisdom hates more than cleverness. Seneca. noblesse oblige My nobility makes me. Why did you give your sandwich to that poor person? Noblesse oblige. French. nolle prosequi Denoting that the prosecutor or plaintiff will proceed no further in an action or suit. I do not wish to contend. Came into my consciousness by the plea of nolo contendere by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in nolo contendere 1968. nom de guerre War name. Also referring to Pen name. And nom de plume is often used in U.S. French. non scholae, sed vitae Not for school, but for life non sequitur [nahn-SEK-wit-ter] Not following. Used to indicate a statement or conclusion that does not follow from what has gone before. Newly rich. People who have earned a lot of money recently, and don't have the taste or education to know the proper way to nouveau riche use it. French. novus ordo seclorum A new order of ages. United States seal. From the Roman poet Virgil. npo / n.p.o. (non per os) Not through the mouth (not orally) nr / n.r. (non repetatur) Do not repeat. Do not repeat the dosage. The doctor's written instructions concluded with n.r. nulli secundus Second to none O tempora! O mores! O the times! O the ways! obiter dicta/dictum Said in passing. Not binding. objet d'art An object of artistic merit. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this word. od / o.d. (oculus dexter) Right eye. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one drop o.d. OED / O.E.D. Oxford English Dictionary oojah-cum-spiff Alright, in order, okay. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this expression. The page opposite the editoral page of a newspaper. Started in the 1970's by Harrison E. Salisbury of the New York Times. op-ed Opinion essays placed opposite the editorial page. op. cit. (opere citato) In the work cited. Used in footnotes. Preceded by the author's name and sometimes followed by a page number. Cf. loc. cit.

optimis parentibus ora et labora os / o.s. (oculus sinister) ou / o.u. (oculus uterque) par excellence pater patriae pax pax vobiscum [Packs VO-bis-come]

To my excellent parents Pray and work. Motto of the Benedictines. Left eye. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one drop o.s. Each eye. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one drop o.u. By excellence. Quintessential, preeminent, the best of the best. French. Father of his country. A title bestowed by the Roman Senate on Caesar Octavianus Augustus. Peace. Motto of the Benedictines. Peace be with you Lead. The symbol for the chemical element lead is Pb from the Latin word for lead, plumbum. The origin of plumb, plumb-bod, Pb (plumbum) and plumber. pc / p.c. (post cibum) After meals. Abbre. The instructions on the medicine bottle said to take one tablet p.c. peau de soie Skin of silk. Soft, silky fabric with a dull finish. French. Pending the litigation. Because the politians case is in pendente lite, he could not comment. When the court makes an order, pendente lite for example, for temporary alimony or child support, which lasts only until the date of a divorce trial or until the parties to a lawsuit work out a settlement, it is a pendente lite order. Cf. Lis pendes. per an. (per annum) By the year. His salary was $200,000 per an. per capita By heads per contra On the contrary per diam (per diem) By day. For food and lodging, the soldier was paid $100 per diem. As is impossible. Qualifies a proposition that cannot be true. William F. Buckley: For instance, for some reason I find it handier per impossibile (pehr ihm-paws-SEE-bee-lay) even in idiomatic exchanges to say 'per impossibile' over against, say, 'assuming that the impossible were actually to take place. 'Nor is the usefulness of per impossibile sui generisif you see the kind of situation one is capable of falling into. In and of itself. Example: This argument does not force the conclusion per se, but with this added premise, the result would per se [per SAY] follow. persona(e) non grata Unwelcome person(s), organization(s) pétillant Slightly sparkling wine. petit-four Little oven. Small dessert, especially cake. French. Ph. D. (Philosophiae Doctor) Doctor of Philosophy pièce de résistance The best part of something. The Science Fair was excellent, but Roberto's project was the pièce de résistance. French. Shakespeare's Hamlet... And enterprises of great pith and moment With this regard their currents turn awry, And lose the Pith and moment name of action. Plat du jour The featured dish of the day in a restaurant. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, used this term. PM / P.M. (post meridiem) After midday po / p.o. (Per oral) Take by mouth. The instructions on the medicine bottle said to take one teaspoon p.o. point d'appui Is a location where troops are assembled prior to a battle poltroon A base coward. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Wooster, uses this term. After, therefore because of. A common fallacy in reasoning, in which causality is ascribed to preceding conditions which were post hoc, ergo propter hoc (POST hawk airin fact irrelevent to the supposed effect. Many people with heart disease have high levels of cholesterol. Post hac, ergo go PROP-ter hawk) propter hoc, if we lower cholesterol, there will be less heart disease. After death. Autopsy. Because his enemy's beheading was determined to be post mortem, the samurai was disqualified from post mortem his bounty. Discussion prior to negotiations or prior to the main point. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, believes in pourparler this. pr / p.r. (Per rectum) Take rectally. The instructions on the medicine bottle said to take one supository p.r. preux chevalier Valiant knight or a brave gentleman. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Bertram (Bertie) Wooster, always tries to be one. On its face. Indicates that a conclusion is indicated (but not necessarily proved) from the appearance of things. The prima prima facie [PRIME-uh FAYSH-uh] facie evidence made O.J. Simpson a prime suspect. primum non nocere First, do no harm. Attributed to Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Of course all his work was done in Greek. prix fixe Fixed price. A fixed price for a complete meal; e.g., soup, salad, paste, entrée, dessert... prn / p.r.n. (pro re nata) As the need arises. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet p.r.n. pro bono publico For the public welfare pro forma [proh FOR-muh] For form's sake. It was a pro forma interview In proportion. Where several debtors are each liable for the whole debt, they are said to be liable in solidum but where each is liable for his own share or proportion only, they are said to be bound pro rata. An example of both phrases may be found in pro rata the liabilty of partners; each is liable in solidum for the debts of the partnership in relation to creditors, but each is liable only pro rata in relation to between themselves. pro tem. (pro tempore) For the time being. The stretcher. He would torture people according to their size in relation to his bed. If they were too tall he would cut their legs Procrustes off, and if they were too short he would stretch them. Refers to those who goes to extraordinary measures to make ideas or people fit into categories or theories. Greek mythology. PS / P.S. (post scriptum) Written after. Indicates an afterword or footnote to a main text, and is often used in written correspondence. P.S. Send money! q (quasi) As it were, almost. Isolated on an island, they formed a quasi government. q. (quaque) Once, one time q.2h (quaque secunda hora) Once every two hours. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet q.2h. qd / q.d. (quaque die) Once every day. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet q.d. That which was to have been proved. Traditionally placed at the end of proofs, the QED is now usually indicated by a small qed / q.e.d. (quod erat demonstrandum) square. A few students have clung to use of the traditional letters, in the hope they might be interpreted as quite elegantly done. qef / q.e.f. (quod erat faciendum) [KWAWD That which was to have been shown. Abbre. QEF. Traditionally used to mark the end of a solution or calculation. It is rarely eh-RAHT FAH-kee-END-um] used now. (Impress your professor by putting it at the end of exam problems.) qh / q.h. (quaque hora) Once every hour. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet q.h. qhs / q.h.s. (quaque hora somni) At the hour of sleep (bedtime). The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet q.h.s. qid / q.i.d. (quater in die) Four times daily. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet q.i.d. qod / q.o.d. (quaque altera die) Once every other day. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet q.o.d. qt Quiet. He told me on the qt that we attack at dawn. In the capacity of. For example, He is usually very personable, but qua police officer he can be direct and even meaning qua [QWAH] sounding. Amount or extent. An expression used to mean the amount of money a successful claimant will receive in a court action. Also used to refer to the assessment a lawyer (usually a barrister) will make which guides a claimant on whether his case is worth quantum pursuing. The amount is usually calculated by the judge but in some cases, notably defamation cases it is set by the jury within prescribed limits.

quantum meruit quia timet quid pro quo quo vadis? quo warranto qv / q.v. (quod vide) [kwawd VEE-day] raison d' être re [RAY] repetitio mater studiorum est res gestae res integra res ipsa loquitur

res judicata restitutio in integrum rex viae RIP / R.I.P. (Requiescat in pace) riparia risqué romaine roquefort rouge RSVP / R.S.V.P. (repondez s'il vous-plait) Rubicon Rx (recipe) sang-froid (sä-frwä) savoir faire sc. (scilicet = scire licet) scallion scandalum magnum Schadenfreude scienter scone Sec segue [seg WAY] semper benignus semper fidelis semper paratus si post fata venit gloria non propero si sapis, sis apis sic [sik] sic et non sic semper tyrannis sid / s.i.d (semel in die) sig. (signa) sine die sine qua non [SIN-ay kwah NAHN] Sisyphus Sn (stannum) soi-disant soigné sommelier soupçon SPQR / S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romani) sps / s.p.s. (sine prole supersite) ss. (semis) stare decisis

As much as is deserved. This is a legal principle under which a person should not be obliged to pay, nor should another be allowed to receive, more than the value of the goods or services exchanged. Because he fears. A quia timet action is one a claimant may bring to obtain an injunction to prevent or restrain some threatened act, which if it is done would cause him substantial damage and for which money would not be a sufficient or appropriate remedy. Something for something Where are you going? St.John ch.19 v.5. Quo vadis Europe? Abbre. q.v. 1951 movie starring Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Glenn, and Peter Ustinov as Nero. Referring to a special legal procedure taken to stop a person or organisation from doing something for which it may not have the legal authority, by demanding to know by what right they exercise the controversial authority. Which see. A scholarly way of directing the reader to material that can be found elsewhere within the work. Q.v. is not synomymous with cf.; the latter cross-refers to external material. Reason for exisiting. French. Regarding. See in re. Repetition is the mother of learning Things done. A peculiar rule, used mostly in criminal cases, which allows hearsay if the statement is made during the excitement of the litigated event. For example, the words stick 'em up! used during an armed robbery would be admissible in evidence under the res gestae rule. A point not governed by an earlier decision, or by a rule of law. It therefore needs to be decided, on general principle, for the first time. Cf. res judicata. A thing that speaks for itself. An open and shut case, In tort law, the doctrine which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual showing that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence. A rule of civil law that once a matter has been litigated and final judgment has been rendered by the trial court, the matter cannot be relitigated by the parties in the same court, or any other trial court. A court will use res judicata to deny reconsideration of a matter. Cf. res integra. Complete restoration, putting back as new King of the road. Motto of US Army transportation unit. May he rest in peace River. Riparian rights are special rights of people who own land that runs into a riverbank. A riparian owner is a person who owns land that runs into a river. Risky. Sexy. French. A cultivar of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) having a slender head of oblong or obovate leaves with broad midribs. Also called cos, cos lettuce. French. A trademark for a soft cheese made from sheep's milk and ripened in caves near Roquefort, France. French blue cheese. French. Red. French. Please respond. Used in invitations. French. To Cross the Rubicon. A phrase enjoyed by judges, and a general expression for taking a dangerous, decisive, and irreversible step or decision. The Rubicon is a river in Northern Italy crossed by Julius Caesar with his army, in violation of the orders of the leaders in Rome, who feared his power. A civil war followed, in which Caesar emerged as ruler of Rome. To take. Often seen in the heading of a medical prescription. cold blood. The ability to maintain one's composure. French. Know-how. Synonymous with tact or social grace. French. That is to say, namely. A young onion before the development of the bulb. Any of several onion-like plants, such as the leek or shallot. Food. A great stumbling block. Original meaning of scandal. Damage + joy. Pleasure taken in the misfortune of others. Jews in Nazi-era must have felt Schadenfreude, watching the Germany lose coveted gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. Capitization is recommended. German. Knowledge. Legally it refers to the knowledge of crime(s) or the threat of harm. For example, owners of vicious dogs may be liable for injuries caused by these dogs if they can prove the owner's scienter. Biscuit-like pastry. Dutch. Dry wine. French. Follows. A smooth, flowing transition from one section of a musical composition to another without any pause or interruption. Opposite: Alberti. Smooth introduction to the next subject. Italian. Always helpful. MC?2 motto. Abbre. semper be Always faithful. U.S. Marine Corps motto. Abbre. Semper fi Always prepared. U.S. Coast Guard motto. If glory comes after death, I'm not in a hurry If you are wise, be a bee Thus, so. Used with brackets, [sic] to show that a quoted passage has errors or something questionable. Thus and No. Title of Pierre Abélard's intellectual treatise, circa early 1100's, which discusses 157 theses pertaining to various Church doctrines. Thus always to tyrants. Virginia state motto. Once a day. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet s.i.d. A mark. Directions for patient use (the directions typed onto the medicine bottle label) follow. Without day/date. Forever. A sine die adjournment is the final adjournment of a legislative session. Adjournment without specifying a day for reconvening. That without which nothing. Indicates an essential element or condition. Sinner condemned to roll a rock uphill for eternity. A Sisyphean task. Greek mythology. Tin. The chemical element symbol for tin is Sn from the Latin word stannum. Self saying. What one claims about oneself; so-called, alleged. French. Taken care of. Sophisticated, elegant, fashionable. Well-groomed, polished, refined. French. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Jeeves, uses this term. Cellarmaster or wine steward. French. Suspicion. Used figuratively like hint: There's just a soupçon of garlic in the soup. French. The Senate and the People of Rome. The abbreviation was used in Roman times as a part of official government documentation. Today, the phrase is used to refer generally (and sometimes pompously or ironically) to the power, glory, and bureaucracy of a major nation. Usage: The S.P.Q.R. has spoken, and now American soldiers must obey the call to arms. Without surviving issue. The phrase is used in inheritance laws to indicate that an individual has no children or legal inheritors. Usage: Since Mrs. Peace died s.p.s., her four million dollar estate will revert to the City of Buffalo, New York. One half Observe precedent. A basic principle of the law.

stare rationibus decidendi stat (statim) status quo stet STGM / S.T.G.M. (sic transit gloria mundi) stirpes sub judice sub rosa subpoena sui generis sui juris summa cum laude [SOOM-uh coom LOUDay] summum bonum summum ius, summa iniuria Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat sv / s.v. (sub voce or sub verbo) SVP / S.V.P. (s'il vous plaît) table d'hote tableau vivant tabula rasa [TAB-yoo-lah RAH-sah] Tantalus td / ter die te Deum laudamus te morituri salutamus tempus edax rerum tempus fugit tempus fugit et nos fugimus in illus terra firma terra incognita terroir tête-à-tête tid / t.i.d. (ter in die) tiramisu touché trompe l'oeil ud / u.d. (ut dictum) ultima ratio regvm ultra vires umbrae ut humiliter opinor v / v. (verso) v / v. (versus) v / v. (vide) v. infra (vide infra) v. supra (vide supra) vade in pace vade mecum [VAID-ee-MEE-kuhm] vae victis vale variatio delectat varietal varium et semper mutabile femina vendage tardive vendange veni, vidi, vici ver. sap. (verbum sat sapienti) verba volant, scripta manent verbatim [ver-BATE-im] verbatim et literatim veritas veritas filia temporis veritas vos liberabit vers libre

Keep to the decision of past cases Immediately, at once The existing state of affairs To stand (The present subjective 3rd person singular of the Latin stare). Often used by proof readers to indicate that the original text should stand, despite the markups to change it. Thus passes the glory of the world. During the coronation of a new Pope, flax is burned and the words 'sic transit gloria mundi,' are recited. It's meant to represent the temporary nature of earthly glory. Popes come and go, but the papacy, one of the world's enduring institutions, continues to provide spiritual guidance to over a billion Catholics. Descendants. Inheriting per stirpes means having a right to a deceased's estate because you happen to be a descendant of the deceased. Under a judge. A matter that is still under consideration by a court. The opposite of per contra. You will hear of politicians declining to speak on a certain subject because the subject matter is sub judice. Under the rose. Secret, confidential. Submit your word Under penalty. A writ commanding a person to appear in court to give evidence. Unique. Usage: This man, in fact, was sui generis, a true original. Ones own right. A person who possesses full civil rights and is not under any legal incapacity such as being bankrupt, of minor age or mental incapacity. Most adults are sui juris. To make a valid contract, a person must, in general, be sui juris. With greatest praise. See cum laude. The greatest good. Material comforts are all very well, but, if the summum bonum is to be achieved, the Soul also demands a look in... The extreme law is the greatest injustice. (Cicero) Knowledge crowns those who seek her. The motto of Syracuse University. Under the word or heading, as in a dictionary. Used in connection with alphabetically arranged reference works. please (or) if it pleases you (or) if you please (formal). French. Host's table 1: a meal served to all guests at a stated hour and fixed price 2: a complete meal of several courses offered at a fixed price. Living picture. A scene made up of silent, motionless actors. French. Blank Slate. Often refers to a person who has not yet formed prejudices or preconceptions on a given matter. A king allowed to partake of the nectar of the gods. He abused this privilege by stealing the divine beverage to share with his human friends. For this sin he was condemned to the Underworld, where he stood in fresh water that receded whenever he tried to drink and under a tree filled with ripe fruit always just beyond reach. The root of the word tantalize. Greek mythology. Three times a day. Also, see tid. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet t.i.d. We praise thee, O Lord. The opening words to a famous Catholic hymn, The Te Deum. We who are about to die salute you Time devours all things Time flies Time flies and we fly with it. (Ovid) Solid ground unknown land. Mars is our terra incognito. Soils. Wine makers use it to refer to the differing types of soil, climate, drainage and position of a vineyard. French. Head to head. A quiet conversation by two people about serious or intimate things is a tête-à-tête. French. Three times per day. The instructions on the medicine bottle said one tablet t.i.d. A cake infused with a liquid such as coffee or rum, layered with a rich cheese filling, and topped with grated chocolate. Italian. Touched. In fencing (sword fighting) you say this as the other person's sword touches you. Trick the eye. A painting style which uses perspective to trick the eye into thinking it is real. Also, trickery. French. As directed. The instructions on the medicine bottle said take tablets u.d. The final argument of kings. The motto of Louis XIV on his cannon. Beyond strength. In excess of the power possessed. Without authority. Shade, shadow. Evolved into umbrella (Italian for small shade), umbrage (to take offense, to feel overshadowed). Q.v. adumbrae. In my humble opinion Reverse Against. Roe v. Wade See. V. 63 (see page 63). See below, see later See above, see earlier Go in peace. Roman way of saying goodbye. Come with me, campanion. A handy portable reference book or other bit of pocket equipment; e.g., a Palm Pilot. Woe to the vanquished. After the leader of the Gauls, Brennus, defeated the Romans in 390 BC, he agreed that for payment of a thousand pounds of gold, he would withdraw his army. According to Livy, when the Romans complained that weights for weighing out the gold were too heavy, a Gaulish warrior tossed his sword into the balance pan, and uttered these words. farewell There is nothing like change (Cicero De divinatione) A wine that is named after the grape from which it is made. A woman is ever a fickle and changeable thing. P.G. Wodehouse's character, Jeeves, uses this phrase. Late wine harvest. French. The harvest or vintage. French. I came, I saw, I conquered. Caesar's report from his victory in Gallium. One of the best war reports and self promotion campaigns ever. A word to the wise is enough. Enough said. Words fly, writings remain. Word-for-word. Indicates a precise transmission of a phrase, discussion, or text. Word-for-word, Letter-for-letter Truth. The motto of the Dominicans. Truth is the child of time. Time uncovers the truth. The truth will set you free Free verse. 19th-century poetic innovation that liberated French poetry from its traditional prosodic rules.

verso pollice via vice versa vid (videtur or ut videtur) vide [vee-DAY] vigneron vin de pays vin de table vin doux naturel vin ordinaire vinification vir quisque vir [Weer Kwis'-kway Weer] virus viticulture viva voce viva vox vive la différence vivere disce, cogita mori vivere militare est vivos voco, mortuos plango viz (videlicet) [vee-DAY-lih-ket] vl / v.l. voilà (vwä-lä) voilà tout (vwä-lä-tü) vol-au-vent vox pop. (vox populi) vox populi, vox Dei vs. (versus) writ

Turned thumbs. French artist Léon Gérôme, who apparently thought the Latin verso (turned) to mean turned down, entitled his famous gladiator painting Pollice Verso (1873). To be grammatically correct, he should have entitled his work 'Verso Pollice.' At any rate, in Roman times, thumbs turned down meant to throw down the sword and spare the vanquished. Between Gérôme and Hollywood thumbs down will probably hereafter always mean woe to the vanquished. By way of The other way around. The reverse. Apparently. A translation is marked vid if the original reading cannot be determined with absolute precision. Look or see. Vide 63 (see page 63) Vine (wine) grower. French. Country wine of a level higher than table wine. French. Table wine. Law-quality wine. French. A fortified sweet wine. French. Basic wine not subject to any regulations. French. The process of making wine. Very man a man. The motto of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Poison or slime The cultivation of grapes. Wine. Living voice. It is said a witness delivers his evidence viva voce, when he does so in open court; as opposed to a written deposition. The people vote by ballot, but their representatives in the legislature vote viva voce. In academy, there are viva voce examinations. An oral statement Long live the difference (between England and France, or between the sexes). French. Learn to live; Remember death. (sundial inscription) To live means to fight (Seneca) I call the living, I mourn the dead. (church bell inscription) Namely. To improve your vocabulary, use a dictionary, viz Merriam-Webster. Varia lectio. A variant (or different) reading. Used to refer specifically to readings found in the margin of a manuscript and offered as an alternative to the reading in the text. See. Interjection used to call attention to or express satisfaction with a thing shown or accomplished: Mix the ingredients, chill, and voilà...a light, tasty dessert. From the French word voi a tense of the verb voir, to see. That's all. French. Flight of the wind. A very light pastry shell filled with meat or fish with sauce. French. Voice of the people The voice of the people is the voice of God Against A written order issued by a court, commanding the party to whom it is addressed to perform or cease performing a specified act. A writ of habeous corpus.