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per se
by or in itself or themselves; intrinsically
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vice versa
with the main items in the __preceding__ statement the other way around
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magnum opus
a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of an artist or writer
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bona fide
genuine; real
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modus operandi
a particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or __well-established__
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status quo
the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues
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verbatim
copied, quoted, or translated in exactly the same words as were used originally
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in media res
into the聽midst聽of things
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ad nauseam
referring to something that has been done or repeated so often that it has become annoying or tiresome
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exempli gratia
for the sake of example
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et cetera
used at the end of a list to indicate that further, similar items are included.
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et alii
and others
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deus ex machina
an unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation, especially as a contrived plot device in a play or novel
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ibidem
in the same place
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de facto
in fact, or in effect, whether by right or not
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tabula rasa
an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate
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pro bono
(especially with reference to legal work for a client with a low income) without charge
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ipso facto
by that very fact or act
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memorandum
a written message in business or diplomacy
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mea culpa
an acknowledgment of one's fault or error
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persona non grata
an unacceptable or unwelcome person
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ergo
therefore
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semper fidelis
always faithful
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terra firma
dry land; the ground as distinct from the sea or air
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quid pro quo
a聽favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something