Latin Phrase of the Day : Sanjeev.NET: Archive

June 2009

29 posts

Primus inter pares → latin.sanjeev.net

Primus inter pares

First among equals
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Jun 29, 2009

Primum viveri deinde philosophari → latin.sanjeev.net

Primum viveri deinde philosophari

Live before you philosophize, or Leap before you look
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Jun 28, 2009

Primum non nocere → latin.sanjeev.net

Primum non nocere

The first thing is to do no harm. (Hippocratic oath)
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Jun 27, 2009

Primum mobile → latin.sanjeev.net

Primum mobile

Prime mover
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Jun 26, 2009

Prima impressionis → latin.sanjeev.net

Prima impressionis

On first impression
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Jun 25, 2009

Prima facie → latin.sanjeev.net

Prima facie

At first sight; on the face of it. (in law, an obvious case that requires no further proof)
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Jun 24, 2009

Philosophum non facit barba! → latin.sanjeev.net

Philosophum non facit barba!

The beard does not define a philosopher. (Plutarch)
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Jun 23, 2009

Olim habeas eorum pecuniam, numquam eam reddis: prima regula quaesitus → latin.sanjeev.net

Olim habeas eorum pecuniam, numquam eam reddis: prima regula quaesitus

Once you have their money, you never give it back: the 1st rule of acquisiton
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Jun 22, 2009

Olim → latin.sanjeev.net

Olim

Formerly
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Jun 21, 2009

Odium theologicum → latin.sanjeev.net

Odium theologicum

Theological hatred. (a special name for the hatred generated in theological disputes)
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Jun 20, 2009

Odi et amo → latin.sanjeev.net

Odi et amo

I hate (her), and I love (her) (Catullus)
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Jun 19, 2009

Obiter (ob.) → latin.sanjeev.net

Obiter (ob.)

In passing
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Jun 18, 2009

Obiter dictum → latin.sanjeev.net

Obiter dictum

Something said in passing (parenthetical remark)
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Jun 17, 2009

Obiit (ob.) → latin.sanjeev.net

Obiit (ob.)

He/she died
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Jun 16, 2009

Obiit → latin.sanjeev.net

Obiit

He or she died
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Jun 15, 2009

Mei capilli sunt flagrantes → latin.sanjeev.net

Mei capilli sunt flagrantes

My hair is on fire
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Jun 14, 2009

Maior risus, acrior ensis: quadragesima octava regula quaesitus → latin.sanjeev.net

Maior risus, acrior ensis: quadragesima octava regula quaesitus

The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife: the 48th rule of acquisition
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Jun 13, 2009

Iniuria non excusat iniuriam → latin.sanjeev.net

Iniuria non excusat iniuriam

One wrong does not justify another
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Jun 12, 2009

Iniqua nunquam regna perpetuo manent → latin.sanjeev.net

Iniqua nunquam regna perpetuo manent

Stern masters do not reign long. (Seneca Philosophus)
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Jun 11, 2009

Imitatores, servum pecus! → latin.sanjeev.net

Imitatores, servum pecus!

Imitators, you slavish crowd! (Horace)
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Jun 10, 2009

Ibidem (Ib.) → latin.sanjeev.net

Ibidem (Ib.)

In the same place. (in a book)
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Jun 9, 2009

Exitus acta probat → latin.sanjeev.net

Exitus acta probat

The outcome proves the deeds. (the end justifies the means) (Ovid)
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Jun 8, 2009

Exit → latin.sanjeev.net

Exit

He/she goes out (player leaves the stage)
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Jun 7, 2009

Exinctus amabitur idem → latin.sanjeev.net

Exinctus amabitur idem

The same one will be loved after he’s dead
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Jun 6, 2009

Etiam sapientibus cupido gloriae novissima exuitur → latin.sanjeev.net

Etiam sapientibus cupido gloriae novissima exuitur

The desire for glory is the last infirmity to be cast off even by the wise (Tacitus)
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Jun 5, 2009

Etiam peribant ruinae → latin.sanjeev.net

Etiam peribant ruinae

Even the ruins have perished (Lucan)
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Jun 4, 2009

Etiam capillus unus habet umbram → latin.sanjeev.net

Etiam capillus unus habet umbram

Even one hair has a shadow. (Publilius Syrus)
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Jun 3, 2009

Etiam atque etiam → latin.sanjeev.net

Etiam atque etiam

Again and again
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Jun 2, 2009

Eripuit caelo fulmen sceptrumque tyrannis → latin.sanjeev.net

Eripuit caelo fulmen sceptrumque tyrannis

He snatched the thunderbolt from heaven and the sceptor from tyrants (Benjamin Franklin)
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Jun 1, 2009