Latin Phrases and Their Meanings

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bona fide

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genuine; sincere; in good faith

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carpe diem

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seize the day; enjoy the moment

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data

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facts or pieces of information

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de facto

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from the fact; in reality; actually

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e pluribus unum

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(the motto of the United States) one out of many

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ergo

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therefore; hence

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et. al.

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and others

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et cetera (etc.)

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and so forth; and others; and so on

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eureka

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I have found it

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excelsior

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higher