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In your job or profession, are there any words or phrases from Latin used on a frequent basis? If so, which ones, please? ~


(Also, please provide the translation and/or purpose of use.  Thank you.)


Posted - January 27, 2019

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  • 19937
    et al
    et seq
    pro bono
    quid pro quo
    vis-a-vis

      January 27, 2019 9:37 PM MST
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  • 53531

      And their English translations, please?
    ~
      January 27, 2019 9:40 PM MST
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  • 19937
    et al - and others
    et seq - and following ones (in sequence)
    pro bono - fwork undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income
    quid pro quo - a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something
    vis-a-vis - with regard to

      January 28, 2019 7:30 AM MST
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  • 5835
    Most often it's mox nix.
      January 28, 2019 12:23 AM MST
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  • 8214
    magna cum laude
      January 28, 2019 1:41 AM MST
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  • i.e. - id est  ... for example
    ad hoc ... temporary
    etc ... similar items added

      January 28, 2019 2:24 AM MST
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  • 6988
    Sum bitch! 
      January 28, 2019 6:35 AM MST
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  • 17620
    You've got to be kidding!
      January 28, 2019 8:04 PM MST
    1