Frankn
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There are phrases used in law, medicine and church that are Latin in oregin. Here are some samples
Deus ex machina = An improbable solution,artificially introduced to solve a difficulty or untangle a dramatic plot
Cogito ergo sum = I think therefor I am
Errare humanus est = To err is human
Ex animo = From the heart; sincerely-- This phrase was used as a "byline" by a famous treasure hunter/writter
Persona non grata = an unpleasing person
Via = By way of
Vox populi, vox dei = The voice of the people is the voice of God
Regnat populas = The people rule
Semper fidelis = always Faithful
Semper paratus = always prepared
Summus ius summa inuria = the more law, the less justice
pro bono = for free
pro bono publico = for the public good
alea iacta est = the die is cast
Bona fide = in good faith
Cave canem = beware of the dog
Carpe diem = seize the day
Caveat emptor = let the buyer beware
Ave atque vale = Hail and farwell
Deus ex machina = An improbable solution,artificially introduced to solve a difficulty or untangle a dramatic plot
Cogito ergo sum = I think therefor I am
Errare humanus est = To err is human
Ex animo = From the heart; sincerely-- This phrase was used as a "byline" by a famous treasure hunter/writter
Persona non grata = an unpleasing person
Via = By way of
Vox populi, vox dei = The voice of the people is the voice of God
Regnat populas = The people rule
Semper fidelis = always Faithful
Semper paratus = always prepared
Summus ius summa inuria = the more law, the less justice
pro bono = for free
pro bono publico = for the public good
alea iacta est = the die is cast
Bona fide = in good faith
Cave canem = beware of the dog
Carpe diem = seize the day
Caveat emptor = let the buyer beware
Ave atque vale = Hail and farwell