Expressions in Latin (4)

Definition of Status Quo

Status Quo or Statu quo is a Latin expression that means “current state”. The status quo is related to the state of facts, situations and things, regardless of the moment. The term status quo...

Definition of Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei means Lamb of God. Agnus Dei is a Latin expression, widely used by Christians to refer to Jesus Christ, after being sacrificed on the cross... The expression Lamb of...

Definition of Idem

Idem is a word with Latin origin and means "the same", "equal" or "in the same way". The term is normally used in bibliographic citations, to avoid the repetition of the author's name...

Definition of Habeas Corpus

Habeas corpus means "may you have your body", and is an original Latin expression. Habeas corpus is a legal measure to protect individuals who are having their freedom infringed, it is a...

Definition of RIP

RIP, or R.I.P, is the acronym for "Requiescat in pace", a Latin expression that means "rest in peace", in Portuguese. RIP is a term used when a person dies, and is usually written on headstones...

Meaning of Jus

Jus means merit, and comes from the Latin jus, which means right. The term is usually used accompanied by “doing”, which means that the person must be entitled to something or something. To live up to something...

Definition of Hic et Nunc

Hic et Nunc is a Latin expression that means here and now. Hic et nunc is when someone is not willing to wait, wants something immediately, at the same moment, the individual has no more patience...

Definition of i.e.

i.e. is the abbreviation of id est, a Latin expression meaning "this is" in Portuguese. This abbreviation is very common in English, and there are others that are also well known, such as...

Definition of Urbi et Orbi

Urbi et Orbi means "to the city of Rome and to the world" in Portuguese, and is a Latin term. Urbi et Orbi was the opening of Roman pronouncements and today is what the blessing of...

Definition of Omnia vincit

Omnia vincit is a Latin term authored by Virgil, known as one of the greatest poets of Rome and an exponent of Latin literature, which expressed the traditions of a nation. Omnia vincit means someone...

Meaning of Honoris Causa

Honoris causa is a Latin expression and is currently used as an honorific title, which literally means “for the sake of honor”. Typically, honoris causa is used when a university of...

Definition of Curriculum Lattes

Curriculum Lattes is a curriculum prepared in accordance with the standards of the Lattes Platform, managed by CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development). The Lattes Platform is the result of...

Definition of Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum vitae, which means curriculum, in Portuguese, is a term from Latin, and means life trajectory. Curriculum can also be abbreviated to CV or just CV. It's a document...

Definition of Sine Qua Non

Sine qua non is an adjective phrase, from Latin, which means “without which not”. It is an expression often used in our vocabulary and refers to an action or condition that is...

Definition of Lato Sensu

Lato sensu is a Latin expression that means "in a broad sense". It is used in other languages ​​and areas such as Law, Linguistics, Semiotics and others, to refer that a certain interpretation...

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meaning of coarseCrude means rude, clumsy or something in its raw state. It's a term that applies...

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Territory meaningTerritory can be a delimited area under ownership, whether that of an animal, a ...

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Definition of OsmosisOsmosis is the process of moving water between different types of concentrat...

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