Friday 13 January 2017

English Grammar - Commonly Used Latin Phrases You Must Know (#cbsenotes)

Commonly Used Latin Phrases 

You Must Know


English Grammar - Commonly Used Latin Phrases You Must Know (#cbsenotes)

Ad hoc:  for this

Ad referendum: For further consideration

In Absentia: While Absent

Mea Culpa: By my fault

Tempus Fugit: Time Flies

Prima Facia: On first view

Caveat Emptor: Let the buyer beware



Post Mortem: After death

Quid Pro Quo: Something for something (This for that)

Vox Populi: The voice of the people

Ex Officio: By virtue of one's position or status

Terra Incognita: Unknown land

Pro Bono: Done without charge

Persona Non Grata: An unwelcome person

Ipso Facto: By that very fact

Cogito Ergo Sum: I think therefore I am

Capre Diem: Seize the day

In Flagrante Delicto: In the act of committing a crime




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