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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a priori | gotten from what is actually known |
| caveat emptor | Buyer beware. |
| et tu, Brute? | And you, too, Brutus? |
| ab initio | from the beginning |
| cogito ergo sum (Descartes) | I think, therefore I am |
| ex cathedra | with authority |
| ad astra per aspera | to the stars through difficulties |
| compos mentis | of sound mind |
| ex libris | from the library of |
| ad hoc | for this purpose, improvisitory |
| com grano salis | with a grain of salt |
| ex nihil nihil fit | from nothing comes nothing |
| ad hominem | arguing personally instead of logically |
| de facto | in reality |
| ex post facto | coming from what was done before |
| ad infinitum | forever |
| de profundis | from the depths of despair |
| ex tempore | without preparation, spontaneous |
| ad nauseum | endlessly (boring) |
| Dei gratia | by the grace of god |
| factotum | servant |
| agnus Dei | lamb of god |
| Deo volente | god willing |
| hic jacet | here lies |
| alea jacta est | The die is cast. (no turning back) |
| Terms | 25 |
| Creator | myerteaching |
| Created | December 16, 2008 |
| Group | lps mentor students |
| Subjects | etymology, greek, latin |
| Access | Anyone |
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Everyone should know these phrases!