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One theory is that the term is a corruption of hax pax max Deus adimax, a pseudo-Latin phrase used in the early 17th century as a magical formula by conjurors. [3] Another theory is that it is a corruption or parody of the Catholic liturgy of the Eucharist, which contains the phrase "Hoc est enim corpus meum", meaning This is my body. [4]
Meaning from out of the depths of misery or dejection. From the Latin translation of the Vulgate Bible of Psalm 130, of which it is a traditional title in Roman Catholic liturgy. de re: about/regarding the matter
The misuse of some thing does not eliminate the possibility of its correct use. cf. ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia: ab utili: from utility: Used of an argument abyssus abyssum invocat: deep calleth unto deep: From Psalms 42:7; some translations have "sea calls to sea". accipe hoc: take this: Motto of the 848 Naval Air Squadron, British ...
Ad hoc is a Latin phrase meaning literally ' for this '. In English , it typically signifies a solution designed for a specific purpose, problem, or task rather than a generalized solution adaptable to collateral instances (compare with a priori ).
in the name of the devil in nomine Domini: in the name of the Lord: Motto of Trinity College, Perth, Australia; the name of a 1050 papal bull: in nomine patris, et filii, et spiritus sancti: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: invocation of the Holy Trinity; part of the Latin Mass in nuce: in a nut
The following list contains a selection from the Latin abbreviations that occur in the writings and inscriptions of the Romans. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A few other non-classical Latin abbreviations are added. Contents:
Causality between two phenomena is not established (cf. post hoc, ergo propter hoc) post cibum (p.c.) after food: Medical shorthand for "after meals" (cf. ante cibum) post coitum: After sex: After sexual intercourse post coitum omne animal triste est sive gallus et mulier: After sexual intercourse every animal is sad, except the cock and the woman
quoad hoc: as to this Used to mean "with respect to" some named thing, such as when stating what the law is in regards to that named thing. R: Rex or Regina King or Queen. In British cases, will see R v Freeman meaning Regina against Freeman. Changes with King or Queen on throne. ratio decidendi: reason for the decision