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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 theĀ midstĀ 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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12

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

aĀ favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something

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