pro forma adjective definition: (Latin) for form; done as a matter of form or for the sake of appearance. See the full entry Both Sheikh and McLean spent time with Swartz in…
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WOTD: mutatis mutandis
mutatis mutandis adverb definition: (Latin) all required changes of substance or wording having been made. See the full entry
WOTD: ne plus ultra
ne plus ultra noun definition: (Latin) the highest point, especially of achievement or excellence; ultimate. See the full entry
WOTD: ex cathedra
ex cathedra adjective & adverb definition 1: (Latin) from the chair; with the authority of one’s office or rank (used especially of statements from the pope regarding faith and morals).example: Catholic…
WOTD: sine qua non
sine qua non noun definition 1: (Latin) something necessary; indispensable item or condition. See the full entry Note: This Latin expression means, literally, “without which, not.” In other words, without the “sine…