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Antichristus, [1] a woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder of the pope using the temporal power to grant authority to a ruler contributing generously to the Catholic Church. Quid pro quo (Latin: "something for something" [2]) is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; "a favor for a favor".
A bomboniere (Italian pronunciation: [bombo'njε:re]), singular "bomboniera", (Italian pronunciation: [bomboˈnjɛːra]; Italian, from French bonbonnière, [1] a box containing "bonbons") is a kind of fragrant-smelling party favor given out on special occasions such as weddings, baptism, First Communion or Confirmation.
"Fortune favours the bold" or "fortune favours the brave" are among the English translations of the Latin proverb "audentes Fortuna iuvat" and its variations. The phrase has been widely used as a slogan in the Western world to emphasize the rewards of courage and bravery, particularly within military organizations, and it is also used up to the ...
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those granted a higher station in life have a duty to extend (possibly token) favours/courtesies to those in lower stations. nom de guerre pseudonym to disguise the identity of a leader of a militant group, literally "war name", used in France for "pseudonym". [40] nom de plume a "back-translation" from the English "pen name": author's pseudonym.
Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT ...