Abbreviation of a Latin phrase meaning ‘and others.’ It is used especially to avoid giving a long list of authors

Abbreviation of a Latin word meaning ‘in the same place; in the same book, chapter, passage, etc.’ It is used to avoid the repetition of a reference.

Abbreviation of a Latin phrase meaning ‘a mode of operating.’ It now often refers to the technique/signature of a criminal.

the Latin for 'O come all ye faithful!'

Love conquers all. It is a quote from the Latin poet Vergil.

One of the 3 Latin phrases on the U.S. dollar bill. It is a reference to God and means ‘he favors our beginnings.’

Latin phrase which means ‘northern dawn.’ It refers to the so-called ‘Northern Lights.’

Latin phrase which is a salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary often used in the Roman Catholic Church.

This Latin phrase, which means ‘the buyer should beware!’, is used in commercial sales

lit. ‘the body of the crime’, i.e. the concrete evidence of a crime, especially the body of a murdered person.

lit. ‘from law/right.’ It now means ‘sanctioned by law.’

lit. ‘from the deed.’ It now means ‘in reality.’

lit. ‘god from the theater crane.’ It now often is used as criticism of a literary work when the various stories in a complex plot are resolved by a miraculous event (e.g., Athena’s appearance at the end of the Odyssey).

Latin phrase which means ‘the characters in a drama or play.’

Latin phrase which means ‘from the chair’ or ‘with authority.’

in discharge of one's duty, in virtue of one's office

lit. ‘from what is done afterward,’ i.e. ‘after the fact.’ This is used in the context of a law made to cover and punish a crime after it has been committed.

lit. ‘you (i.e. the accuser) should produce the body.’

lit. ‘wise man.’ It is the biological classification of all human beings.

'in secret, privately.’ Often, this phrase is used in a legal context to refer to ‘a meeting in a judge’s private office rather than in open court.’

This message appeared below the ‘chi-rho’ symbol (which represents Christ) in a vision to Constantine before the Battle of the Mulvian Bridge in 312 AD

‘in its (original) place.' It is often used in archaeology: an artifact or piece of art is best if it is found in place, not moved from its original location.

into the middle of a sequence of events or the action, as in a literary narrative

in an artificial environment outside the living organism

totally; altogether

‘in wine there is truth.’ This quote is from the book on wine in the Natural Histories by the Latin writer Pliny the Elder

by the fact itself; by that very fact

work conquers all

A mode of living

I do not wish to contest the charge against me

not sound of mind, not having control of the mind

‘it does not follow.’ It now means a comment which does not fit the flow of the conversation

This phrase, which means ‘a new order of the ages,’ was originally a motto of Freemasonry. It now appears on the Great Seal of the United States

peace be with you

by itself; intrinsically, essentially

as a matter of form, formally

'rare bird.' It now refers to an extraordinary or unusual thing.

'the stiffness of death.' It refers to the stiffening of the limbs of a corpse several hours after death.

'the holy of holies.' It now means a very holy place.

'of its own kind.' It now means 'unique.'

'the highest good, the chief or supreme good.' It now means 'the ultimate goal.'

Big Bear, Little Bear - from the story of Callisto and her son Arcas

'the truth will set you free.' This is a Latin quote by Jesus from the New Testament in the Vulgate, and it is also the motto of Johns Hopkins University.

'truth.' This is the motto of Harvard University.

the voice of the people is the voice of God

‘he/she has sworn, made an oath.’ It now means ‘an official, sworn statement in writing made under oath.’

elsewhere, another place

things which need to be done

loud, raucous party, a drunken feast, an orgy

a warning, an explanation to prevent a misunderstanding

'crown.' It now means ‘a crown or something like a crown’ or ‘the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere which can be seen during a total solar eclipse.

'I believe.' In English, it means ‘a system of beliefs.’

Greek word meaning 'universe, world'

Latin word meaning 'a word or saying.' It now means a formal statement of facts, a pronouncement

word meaning Having completed one's time/duty; often refers to a retired professor

'therefore, whereupon.' It is used in DesCartes' famous philosophical dictum 'I think therefore I am

'mistakes.' In English, it means ‘a list of errors with their corrections, inserted on a separate page of a published work.’

Greek word which means ‘I have found it!' - spoken by Archimedes when he figured out density, the relationship between volume and mass

‘higher, always upward.' It is the motto of the state of New York.

‘they depart.' In drama, it is a stage direction for 2 or more people to leave the stage.

'Let it be done.' It now means 'an arbitrary order or decree; a command or authorization.'

'type, kind, appearance.' Now, it is a category used in the biological classification of plants & animals - it ranks below 'family' and above 'species'

In the Odyssey, this was the name which Athena - in disguise - used to help Telemachus when his father was gone. Today, it means 'an adviser, teacher, coach.'

'To some degree; in some manner.' It is often used today with another noun to indicate it is sort of like that noun.

This Latin word now means 'the minimal number of officers/members of a committee or organization, usually a majority, who must be present for valid transaction of business.'

In Latin, this word is a singular imperative which means 'take.' Now, it refers to 'a prescription for medicine or a medical appliance, or a list of materials for preparing a drink or dish.'

This Latin word which means ‘spark' and now means 'a tiny amount.'

This Latin word meaning 'likeness' now means a figure of speech comparing things using 'like' or 'as.'

Latin word meaning ‘type, kind, appearance.’ It now refers to ‘the fundamental/lowest category used in the biological classification of plants & animals.’

'she/he/it holds.' Now, it means 'an opinion/doctrine/principle held as being true by a person or especially by an organization.’

Abnormal fear of open spaces or public places; it is a compound of 2 Greek words meaning 'fear of the marketplace.'

‘Extremely observant; vigilant.’ It refers to a mythological giant with 100 eyes.

Interpretation of the will of the gods through omens, portents, animals, and other signs.

The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language; evasion in speech or writing; a roundabout expression. It is derived from 2 Latin words.

'A literary work of ancient Greece or Rome; the languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.’

‘A fortification wall made from massive stones.’ The huge chunks of stone which comprise such walls are named for huge mythological monsters.

‘Someone who attempts to stir up the people by appeals to emotions or prejudice in order to win their favor and thus to gain power.’ It is derived from 2 Greek words.

A long, narrative story which tells the deeds/adventures of a legendary or historical hero.

One who is devoted to living a pleasurable life dedicated to comfort and good food

The act or an example of substituting a mild or vague term for one considered harsh or offensive. From the Greek verb 'to speak well of.' E.g., When someone has died, a child might be told that the person is ‘with God’ or ‘in heaven’.