![]() ![]() ![]() In legal terms, assuming the authority and responsibilities of a parent. There is some question about whether or not the fossilized skeleton is homo sapien. Human the scientific name for the human species. Terrorism suspects often have no right to habeas corpus and can be held indefinitely without trial. The new law will not apply to previous violators because it cannot be applied ex post facto.Ī writ ordering a person to appear before a judge, or the right to obtain such a writ as protection against imprisonment without trial. Usually used in a legal context, ex post facto refers to a law that is retroactive, that applies to actions taken prior to the existence of the law. Usually refers to divine creation and the idea that God made the world out of nothing, with no preexisting tools or materials.Īll men are by nature creative, but only God creates ex nihilo. I am happy to lend my books, but I stamp them “ ex libris Tony Danza” so I can get them back. Ruth Fisher, professor emeritus at Stanford University.Ī phrase often stamped or printed on books to denote ownership “from the library of.” Īn adjective used to denote a retired professor, president, bishop, or other professional post-retirement status. The action movie was entertaining, but the ending was an unconvincing deus ex machina. The intention of the new law is good, but de facto, it just doesn’t work.ĭe jure, adultery is illegal in many states, but the laws are never enforced.Īn unexpected, artificial, or improbable resolution to a plot situation in a work of fiction. It’s a good idea to present your prospective employer with a copy of your curriculum vitae at the start of a job interview. Sarah is naturally smart, but it was her dedication to academic study that caused her to graduate summa cum laude.Ī comprehensive resume listing educational and employment history and qualifications for job seekers. Students can also graduate magna cum laude (with great honor) or summa cum laude (with highest honor). The corpus of William Shakespeare includes dramatic tragedies, comedies, and histories.Ī title applied to academic graduates who attain to a level of excellence. We are never really alone, because all of life is lived coram deo.Ĭontents or collection of works by an author or artist a particular collection of artistic works. The theological idea that we live ever in the presence of, under the authority of, and to the honor and glory of God. The sign over the entrance of the used car dealership – caveat emptor – did not give me confidence. The purchaser is responsible for evaluating the quality and utility of the goods he purchases. My devout sister prays the Ave Maria every night before bed.Ĭoming from sincere intentions genuine, true. Usually refers to the period before the American Civil War.Įven in northern states racism was common during the antebellum period.Ī natural light display visible in the night time sky in Arctic regions the same phenomena in the south is known as the aurora australis.Įven after twenty years of living in northern Alaska, Carol never ceased to be astonished by the sudden beauty of the aurora borealis.Ĭatholic prayer to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Spiderman’s famous alter ego is wimpy news photographer Peter Parker. The school or university from which one graduates.ĭad returns to his alma mater every few years for his class reunion. The defendant had clear motive, but his alibi was airtight, so the jury declared him not guilty. Tom complained ad nauseam about his new job.Ī legal defense where a defendant seeks to show that he was elsewhere when the crime was committed. The committee was formed ad hoc to address increasing crime in the neighborhood.Ī logical fallacy in which the person rather than his argument is attacked.Īd hominem attack ads are all too common during campaign season.īecause pi is an irrational number, the digits after the decimal continue ad infinitum.Īlternative to ad infinitum repeating until it makes one sick. Improvised on the spot or for a specific, immediate purpose. We know a priori that matter exists the question is–how did it come into being? Supposed to be true without proof occurring or being known beforehand. Below I’ve listed 77 examples of Latin terms every English speaker should become familiar with. More than that, Latin words, expressions, and abbreviations are part of everyday English, particularly in the areas of law and business. Who says Latin is a dead language? It’s true that no country speaks Latin anymore, but thousands of English words have Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes. ![]()
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