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