Semantic Coherence: InRebus – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] InRebus Blog
John XXII, Pope of Rome, at the request of King Edward II granted this bull to the University of Cambridge. It seems to be qute similar to the document that the Vatican has on display. It's been demonstrated many times that when an average person aspires to have a Latin tattoo, an engraved ring or simply a clever motto they likely to have the desired Latin phrase badly mangled, often to the point of complete nonsense.According to Cassio Dio's Roman History (58, 22), Sextus Marius, an incredibly wealthy Plebeian, once demonstrated his might to a neighbor in a rather unusual way.These carefully chosen phrases speak of strength and endurance. Suitable for mottos and inspirational engravings.As all highly advanced and well developed languages, Latin has a good number of words that can be rendered as the word 'death' in a modern English translation.Latin mottos from a satirical book thusly titled, was published in London in 1785. Some of the mottos are quite whimsicalThe phrases chosen here come from a variety of sources: medieval sayings, classical authors and modern usage.Company names are so recognizable as such and so familiar sounding that it takes a special effort to notice their Latin roots. I trust these little snippets of corporate Latin may be useful for teaching Latin. One root at a time.A good example of how medical knowledge has indeed advanced since Ancient times.ALiberation philology apps easily get lost when you simply search the AppStore for Latin or Greek.Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place.I chose just a few Latin proverbs that go back to the Middle Ages. For the most part they rhyme, which usually automatically gives away Medieval Latin. They sort of roll off your tongue, and represent common wisdom of the bygone days.As I was sifting through some modern materials about the Salem witchcraft trials I stumbled upon a curious term which came up in one of the physical examination accounts.This maxim attributed to Francis Bacon is very often quoted as 'Scientia est potentia.' Perhaps a little too inspired by this motto, I decided to gain knowledge about the original quote, and, to my surprise, found none.This phrase is often attributed to St. Augustine: 'Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love, and the future to God's providence.'To me, slogan is a funny word with an almost non-Indoeuropean ring to it. Where does it really come from?This state motto might as well get the prize for Classical authenticity. Without trying to come up with something unique and of questionable value, North Carolinians went straight to the source of nearly everything that is good in Latin prose: Cicero.The word "always" ('semper' in Latin) possesses a very high level of appeal when it comes to indicating one's allegiance to somethingA short but magnificently funny poem about Statius, Silver age Roman writer.Shortly after returning from exile in 58 B.C.E., Cicero sent a brief note to Atticus with the sole purpose of requesting his friend's assistance in arranging his library. This letter and a few others that followed it, became a source of some conjectures about the specifics of bookmaking in classical Rome and Greece.Most famous quote attributed to Cicero does not exist in his works. Yes, the one that says that a room without books is like a body without a soul.Some quotes that have to do with money, success (and lack therof), wealth and human nature in general.A story about Cotton Mather and an afflicted girl, prior to the witchcraft trials in Salem.Rough translation of an obscure document that seems to demonstrate that the leaders of the Order of the Knights Templar were pardoned by papal investigators.If what one's hearing in the news is true, the old slogan "Don't tread on me!" is gaining popularity once more.A failed inscription on an actual dog productI was unable to find this text online, but it should definitely be in public domain, as it was first published in 1899. If you have never read this before, keep in mind that the poem gets really good closer to its middle. It was interesting to look into Casanova's use of Latin mottos and even see a brief discussion of them in the book.'Malleus Maleficarum' is one of those books that we should feel fortunate not to have to deal with any longer. Thousands of people had to suffer horrible deaths because of it. It is by no means the only book that discussed in depth the issue of witchcraft, but it is by far the most notable one. What does the famous Metro Goldwyn Mayer logo with a lion's head mean?This very famous palindrome, written in a square, is usually interpreted in such a way that rotas is taken as Accusative Plural of rota.)This phrase is actually a magic spell, supposed to alleviate pain and suffering caused by torture. Well, maybe. Maybe not. The Latin language is the one being tortured here, because the original phrase looked like this (a little piece of Medieval poetry)I recently decided to purchase an iPhone app called SPQR. The program is supposed to be a reader for popular Latin texts with English translations, along with Lewis&Short dictionaryBrief history of the Harvard shield, containing a curious twist concerning the limits of knowlege and modern intelectual climate

[H1] InRebus Blog
John XXII, Pope of Rome, at the request of King Edward II granted this bull to the University of Cambridge. It seems to be qute similar to the document that the Vatican has on display. It's been demonstrated many times that when an average person aspires to have a Latin tattoo, an engraved ring or simply a clever motto they likely to have the desired Latin phrase badly mangled, often to the point of complete nonsense.According to Cassio Dio's Roman History (58, 22), Sextus Marius, an incredibly wealthy Plebeian, once demonstrated his might to a neighbor in a rather unusual way.These carefully chosen phrases speak of strength and endurance. Suitable for mottos and inspirational engravings.As all highly advanced and well developed languages, Latin has a good number of words that can be rendered as the word 'death' in a modern English translation.Latin mottos from a satirical book thusly titled, was published in London in 1785. Some of the mottos are quite whimsicalThe phrases chosen here come from a variety of sources: medieval sayings, classical authors and modern usage.Company names are so recognizable as such and so familiar sounding that it takes a special effort to notice their Latin roots. I trust these little snippets of corporate Latin may be useful for teaching Latin. One root at a time.A good example of how medical knowledge has indeed advanced since Ancient times.ALiberation philology apps easily get lost when you simply search the AppStore for Latin or Greek.Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place.I chose just a few Latin proverbs that go back to the Middle Ages. For the most part they rhyme, which usually automatically gives away Medieval Latin. They sort of roll off your tongue, and represent common wisdom of the bygone days.As I was sifting through some modern materials about the Salem witchcraft trials I stumbled upon a curious term which came up in one of the physical examination accounts.This maxim attributed to Francis Bacon is very often quoted as 'Scientia est potentia.' Perhaps a little too inspired by this motto, I decided to gain knowledge about the original quote, and, to my surprise, found none.This phrase is often attributed to St. Augustine: 'Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love, and the future to God's providence.'To me, slogan is a funny word with an almost non-Indoeuropean ring to it. Where does it really come from?This state motto might as well get the prize for Classical authenticity. Without trying to come up with something unique and of questionable value, North Carolinians went straight to the source of nearly everything that is good in Latin prose: Cicero.The word "always" ('semper' in Latin) possesses a very high level of appeal when it comes to indicating one's allegiance to somethingA short but magnificently funny poem about Statius, Silver age Roman writer.Shortly after returning from exile in 58 B.C.E., Cicero sent a brief note to Atticus with the sole purpose of requesting his friend's assistance in arranging his library. This letter and a few others that followed it, became a source of some conjectures about the specifics of bookmaking in classical Rome and Greece.Most famous quote attributed to Cicero does not exist in his works. Yes, the one that says that a room without books is like a body without a soul.Some quotes that have to do with money, success (and lack therof), wealth and human nature in general.A story about Cotton Mather and an afflicted girl, prior to the witchcraft trials in Salem.Rough translation of an obscure document that seems to demonstrate that the leaders of the Order of the Knights Templar were pardoned by papal investigators.If what one's hearing in the news is true, the old slogan "Don't tread on me!" is gaining popularity once more.A failed inscription on an actual dog productI was unable to find this text online, but it should definitely be in public domain, as it was first published in 1899. If you have never read this before, keep in mind that the poem gets really good closer to its middle. It was interesting to look into Casanova's use of Latin mottos and even see a brief discussion of them in the book.'Malleus Maleficarum' is one of those books that we should feel fortunate not to have to deal with any longer. Thousands of people had to suffer horrible deaths because of it. It is by no means the only book that discussed in depth the issue of witchcraft, but it is by far the most notable one. What does the famous Metro Goldwyn Mayer logo with a lion's head mean?This very famous palindrome, written in a square, is usually interpreted in such a way that rotas is taken as Accusative Plural of rota.)This phrase is actually a magic spell, supposed to alleviate pain and suffering caused by torture. Well, maybe. Maybe not. The Latin language is the one being tortured here, because the original phrase looked like this (a little piece of Medieval poetry)I recently decided to purchase an iPhone app called SPQR. The program is supposed to be a reader for popular Latin texts with English translations, along with Lewis&Short dictionaryBrief history of the Harvard shield, containing a curious twist concerning the limits of knowlege and modern intelectual climate

[H1] Latin Motto Generator
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'Dr Johnson said, the inscription should have been in Latin, as every thing intended to be universal and permanent, should be. 'James Boswell, The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Short Latin sayings have been traditionally used in heraldry as slogans and mottos (life mottos, family mottos, state mottos, senior class mottos etc.). Hence Semper fidelis, the Marine Corps motto, Carpe diem, a life motto for adventurous types, and Memento mori, a stern reminder to us all. If you desire to make your own Latin motto, but don't want to go back to school and take a Latin course, don't feel like learning Latin independently, and have no intention to employ professional translation services -- this page is specifically designed to offer some help. Or you can use our list of Latin quotes, mottos and phrases with translations.Select...
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Although this Latin motto generator is primarily intended for educational purpuses, you are welcome to become inspired by some cool life mottos you create here. Or you just may want to spice up your FaceBook profile with a Latin slogan. You will be automatically regarded as a tasteful person of considerable learning. You may even be considered an embodiment of wisdom. All that without ever graduating from highschool or taking a Latin class. A motto can also greatly improve the looks of your family tree. Whether you live by it or not, that's up to you :) It is never too late for any family to adopt a slogan!You will quickly recognize the patterns used in this generator - they are the same as in many popular mottos. Simply choose appropriate English words and click on "Create Motto". The script will take care of arranging the resulting Latin words in the right order and putting them in correct grammatical forms. For clarity's sake all mottoes are shown in lowercase, however if you want to change them to all caps it is a custom to replace U's with V's, as in old inscriptions. Ancient Romans did not distinguish between these two letters. They also did not differentiate between lower an upper case letters. So, instead of DEUS ET PATRIA you should preferably have DEVS ET PATRIA. These are, of course, minor points. Just something to consider if you indeed decide to use these mottos anywhere. Or perhaps you are here simply wanting to know a Latin word for 'fire', 'love' or 'truth'? That's cool too, just use the nominatives in the very first script. Enjoy! These scripts will not render anything complex, but there is plenty of depth and pathos in the results you might get. You might even uncover some universal maxims with deep meaning worthy of being adopted as personal mottos and summarize your thoughts about life. Be sure to exercise extreme caution while attempting to use computer generated text for tattoos, logos, religious jewelry, wedding rigns, gravestones etc. (in case if you were wondering why learn Latin at all, it is a must for any tattoo artist). Always remember that if the sentence you are trying to translate makes little sense in English it is not likely to be meaningful in Latin! If you are looking for some aphorism or just a phrase with a deep meaning there are plenty of pages on this site that can offer some help.

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Many Latin expressions are used in books and in everyday English speech, and you will certainly find most those phrases listed and translated on my site. However, the existing body of Latin literature, both Classical and Medieval is extremely vast. There are many undiscovered gems of wit and wisdom, so I encourage you to study Latin :) The source for a quote is sometimes indcated, but one must remember that Latin quotations are often used as if they were anonymous maxims of universal wisdom. Unlike the collections of quotes that you will find on some other websites, these lines have been actually looked at more than once by someone who knows Latin. I am sure, however, that some typos have not been fixed, so do not assume that anything you find here is safe and good enough to be tattooed on your person! Always ask a Latinist before using a Latin quote for any permanent purpose.This site also hosts a plethora of imporant resources about Latin, as well as some other languages. Most notably, there a list of legal Latin maxims. Elsewhere on this site there are Latin phrases used in medicine, heraldry, jewelry engravings, sundials and Latin love poems. There is even a motto generator that lets you create Latin phrases without knowing Latin!A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | VA bene placito - At one's pleasureA bove majori discit arare minor - The young ox learns to plough from the olderA capite ad calcem - From head to heelA cappella - Vocals onlyA contrario - From a contrary positionA cruce salus - From the cross comes salvationA Deo et Rege - From God and the KingA fonte puro pura defluit aqua - From a clear spring clear water flowsA fortiori - With yet stronger reasonA fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi - A precipice in front, wolves behind (between a rock and a hard place)A latere - From the side (of a pope's envoy)A mari usque ad mare - From sea to sea (Motto of Canada)A mensa et thoro - From board and bed (legal separation)A pedibus usque ad caput - From feet to headA posse ad esse - From possibility to actualityA posteriori - From what comes after. Inductive reasoning based on observation, as opposed to deductive, or a prioriA priori - From what comes beforeA re decedunt - They wander from the pointA teneris unguiculis - From tender little nails, from the earliest childhood.A verbis ad verbera - From words to blowsA verbis legis non est recedendum - There must be no departure from the words of the lawA vinculo matrimonii - From the bounds of matrimonyAb absurdo - From the absurd (establishing the validity of your argument by pointing out the absurdity of your opponent's position)Ab actu ad posse valet illatio - From what has happened we may infer what will happenAb aeterno - From the beginning of timeAb alio spectes alteri quod feceris - As you do to another, expect another to do to youAb amicis honesta petamus - We must ask what is proper from our friendsAb asino lanam - Wool from an ass, blood from a stone impossibleAb hinc - From here onAb honesto virum bonum nihil deterret - Nothing deters a good man from the performance of his dutiesAb imo pectore - From the bottom of the chest. (from the heart) (Julius Caesar)Ab inconvenienti - From the inconvenienceAb incunabulis - From the cradleAb initio - From the beginningAb intestato - Having made no willAb origine - From the originAb ovo usque ad mala - From the egg right to the apples (From start to finish) (Horace)Ab ovo - From the eggAb urbe condita - From the foundation of the city.Ab/Ex uno disce omnes - From one person, learn all peopleAbeunt studia in mores - Pursuits become habitsAbi in pace - Depart in peaceAbiit nemine salutato - He went away without bidding anyone farewellAbiit, excessit, evasit, erupit - He has left, absconded, escaped and disappearedAbite nummi, ego vos mergam, ne mergar a vobis - Away with you, money, I will sink you that I may not be sunk by youAbnormis sapiens - Wise without instruction (Horace)Absente reo - In absence of the defendantAbsit invidia - No offence intendedAbsit omen - May the omen be absent. (may this not be an omen)Absque argento omnia vana - Without money all is in vainAbsque sudore et labore nullum opus perfectum est - Without sweat and toil no work is made perfectAbundat dulcibus vitiis - He abounds with alluring fruits (Quintilian)Abusus non tollit usum - Wrong use does not preclude proper useAbyssus abyssum invocat - Hell calls hell; one mistep leads to anotherAccede ad ignem hunc, jam calesces plus satis - Approach this fire, and you will soon be too warm (Terrence)Accensa domo proximi, tua quoque periclitatur - When the house of your neighbour is in flames, your own is in dangerAcceptissima semper // munera sunt, auctor quae pretiosa facit - Those gifts are always the most acceptable which our love for the donor makes precious (Ovid)Accidit in puncto, et toto contingit in anno - It happens in an instant and occurs throughout the yearAccidit in puncto, quod non contingit in anno - That may happen in a moment, which does not occur in a whole yearAccipe, sume, cape, sunt verba placentia papae - Take, have, and keep, are pleasant words from a popeAccipere quam facere praestat injuriam - It is better to suffer an injustice than to do an injusticeAccipio revocamen - I accept the recall (Ovid)Acclinis falsis animus meliora recusat - The mind intent upon false appearances refuses to admit better things (Horace)Acer et vehemens bonus orator - A good orator is pointed and forcible (Cicero)Acerrima proximorum odia - The hatred of those most nearly connected is the bitterest of all (Tacit)Acerrimus ex omnibus nostris sensibus est sensus videndi - The keenest of all our senses is the sense of sight (Cicero)Acribus initiis, incurioso fine - Zealous at the commencement, careless towards the conclusion (Tacit)Acriora orexim excitant embammata - Savory seasonings stimulate the appetiteActa est fabula, plaudite! - The play is over, applaud! (Said to have been emperor Augustus' last words)Acta sanctorum - Deeds of the saintsAd absurdum - To the point of absurdityAd acta - To archives. Not actual any moreAd alta - To the summitAd astra per aspera - To the stars through difficultyAd astra - To the starsAd augusta per angusta - To high places by narrow roadsAd calamitatem quilibet rumor valet - Every rumor is believed when directed against the unfortunate (Syrus)Ad Calendas Graecas - At the Greek Calends (meaning ?never?)Ad captandum vulgus - To appeal to the crowdAd clerum - To the clergyAd connectendas amicitias, tenacissimum vinculum est morum similitudo - For cementing friendship, resemblance of manners is the strongest tie (Pliny the Younger)Ad consilium ne accesseris, antequam voceris - Do not go to the council-chamber before you are summonedAd eundem gradum - To the same levelAd eundem - Of admission to the same degree at a different universityAd eundum quo nemo ante iit - To boldly go where no man has gone beforeAd fontes - To the sources (motto of Renaissance Humanism)Ad fundum - To the bottom / To the end (said during a generic toast, like bottoms up!)Ad hoc - For a particular purpose. (improvised, made up in an instant)Ad hominem - Appealing to a person's physical and emotional urges, rather than her or his intellectAd honorem - In honour. Honour not baring any material advantageAd idem - Of the same mindAd infinitum - To infinity without endAd interim - For the meantimeAd libitum ('ad lib') - At one's pleasureAd libitur - As desiredAd limina apostolorum - To the thresholds of the ApostlesAd litem - For a lawsuit or actionAd locum - At the placeAd lucem - Towards the light (motto of the University of Lisbon)Ad maiorem dei gloriam (AMDG) - For the greater glory of GodAd mala quisque animum referat sua - Let each person recall to mind his own mishaps (Ovid)Ad mensuram aquam bibit - He drinks water by measureAd minora me demittere no recusabo - I will not refuse to descent to the most minute details (Quintilian)Ad mores natura recurrit damnatos, fixa et mutari nescia - Human nature ever reverts to its depraved courses, fixed and immutable (Juvenal)Ad multos annos - To many years!, i.e. Many happy returns!Ad nauseam - To the point of making one sickAd nomen vultus sustulit illa suos - On hearing her name she raised her eyes (Ovid)Ad nullum consurgit opus, cum corpore languet - The mind cannot grapple with any task when the body is languid (Gallus)Ad omnem libidinem projectus homo - A man disposed to every species of dissipationAd perditam securim manubrium adjicere - To throw the helve after the lost hatchet. To give way to dispair.Ad perniciem solet agi sinceritas - Sinceity is frequently impelled to its own destruction (Phaedrus)Ad perpetuam rei memoriam - For the perpetual remembrance of the thingAd populum phaleras, ego te intus et in cute novi - Display your trappings to the vulgar, I know you inside and out.Ad praesens ova cras pullis sunt meliora - Eggs today are better than chickens tomorrow (a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush)Ad referendum - Subject to referenceAd rem - To the pointAd respondendum quaestioni - To answer the question. Ad suum quemque aequum est quaestum esse callidum - It is only right that every one should be alive to his own advantage (Plautus)Ad tristem partem strenua suspicio - The minds of men who have been unfortunate are prone to suspicion (Syrus)Ad turpia virum bonum nulla spes invitat - No expectation can allure a good man to the commission of evil (Seneca)Ad unum corpus humanum supplicia plura quam membra - One human body is liable to more pains than the members of which it is composed (St. Cyprian)Ad utrumque paratus - Prepared for either alternativeAd valorem - By the value, e.g. Ad valorem taxAd vitam aeternam - For all timeAd vitam paramus - We are preparing for lifeAd vitam - For lifeAdaequarunt judices - The judges were equally devidedAdde parum parvo, magnus acervus erit - Add a little to a little, and there will be a great heap (adaptation from Ovid)Adde, quod injustum rigido jus dicitur ense; dantur et in medio vulnera saepe foro. - Besides, iniquitous retaliation is dealt with the cruel sward, and wounds are often inflicted in the midst of the court of justice (Ovid)Addendum - A thing to be addedAdeo in teneris consuescere multum est - Of such importance is to be well trained in youth (Virgil)Adeo ne hominem immutare ex amore, ut non cognoscas eundem esse - Is it possible that a man can be so changed by love, that you could not recognize him to be the same? (Terrence)Adeste, fideles! - Be present, faithful ones!Adeste, si quid mihi restat agendum! - Be at hand, if there is anything more for me to do. (Emperor Severus? last words, according to F. Bacon)!Adhibenda est in jocando moderatio - Moderation should be used in joking (Cicero)Adhibenda est munditia, non odiosa, neque exquisita nimis, tantum quae fugiat agrestem ac inhumanam negligentiam - We should exhibit a certain degree of neatness, not too exquisite or affected, and equally remote from rustic and unbecoming carelessness (Cicero)Adhuc sub judice lis est - The point is still in dispute before the judge (Horace)Aditus est ipsi ad omnes facilis et pervius - He has free and ready access to everyone.Adolescentem verecundum esse decet - A young man ought to be modest (Plautus)Adornare verbis benefacta - To enhance the value of a favor by kind expressions (Pliny the Younger)Adscriptus glebae - Belonging to the soil, attached to the soul (of peasants)Adsit regula, peccatis quae poenas irroget aequas - Let a law be made which inflicts punishment commensurate with the crime (Horace)Adsum! - Here! present!Adversus incendia excubias nocturnas vigilesque commentus est - Against the dangers of fires, he (Augustus) conceived of the idea of night guards and watchmenAdversus solem ne loquitor - Don't speak against the sun (don't waste your time arguing the obvious)Aeacus in poenas ingeniosus erit - Aeacus will refine in devising tortures (for you) (Ovid)Aegrescit medendo - The disease worsens with the treatment. The remedy is worse than the diseaseAegri somnia vana - A sick man's delusive dreams (Horace)Aegroto, dum anima est, spes esse dicitur - It is said that for a sick man, there is hope as long as there is life (Cicero)Aemulatio aemulationem parit - Emulation begets emulationAemulus studiorum et laborum - The rival of pursuits and labors (Cicero)Aequa lege necessitas sortitur insignes et imos - Fate, by an impartial law, is allotted both to the conspicuous and the obscure (Horace)Aequa tellus pauperi recluditur, regumque pueris - The impartial earth is opened alike for the pauper and the children of kings (Horace)Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem - Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. (Horace)Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem, non secus in bonis ab insolenti temperatam laetitia - In arduous circumstances remember to preserve calmness of soul, and equally in prosperous moments restrain excessive joy (Horace)Aequitas enim lucet ipsa per se - Equity shines by her own light (Cicero)Aeternum vale - Farewell foreverAffidavit - A sworn written statement usable as evidence in courtAge quod agis - Do what you do well, pay attention to what you are doingAge. Fac ut gaudeam - Go ahead. Make my day!Agenda - Things to be doneAgnus Dei - The Lamb of GodAlea iacta est - The die has been cast. (Caesar)Alias - OtherwiseAlibi - ElsewhereAliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent - Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people. (Publilius Syrus)Alis volat propiis - She flies with her own wings (state motto of Oregon)Alma Mater - Nourishing mother. (One's old school or university)Alter ego - Other 'I' or 'Other Self'Alter ipse amicus - A friend is another selfAltissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labi - The deepest rivers flow with the least sound. (still waters run deep)Alumnus - Nursling (former student)Amantes sunt amentes - Lovers are lunaticsAmantium irae amoris integratio est - The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love. (Terence)Amare et sapere vix deo conceditur - Even a god finds it hard to love and be wise at the same timeAmat victoria curam - Victory favors those who take painsAmicitiae nostrae memoriam spero sempiternam fore - I hope that the memory of our friendship will be everlasting. (Cicero)Amicus certus in re incerta cernitur - A true friend is discerned during an uncertain matterAmicus humani generis - A friend of the human race (philanthropist)Amicus verus est rara avis - A true friend is a rare birdAmor animi arbitrio sumitur, non ponitur - We choose to love, we do not choose to cease loving. (Syrus)Amor caecus est - Love is blindAmor est vitae essentia - Love is the essence of life. (Robert B. Mackay)Amor ordinem nescit - Love does not know order. (St. Jerome)Amor patriae - Love of countryAmor platonicus - Platonic loveAmor tussisque non celantur - Love, and a cough,

[H1] Legal Latin maxims and expressions
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Latin maxims and legal phrases are sometimes compared to axioms in geometry. These are the established universal principles of law, usually well known to people in the legal profession. However, it must be said that these pages can in no circumstances be used as a source of legal advice, legal counseling and/or simple recommendation on any matter, including but not limited to judicial proceedings of criminal, civic, family, common law and Court TV. By choosing to read the text below you, the reader, scienter relinquish any right to use these maxims for any purpose other than personal use without expressed written consent etc., etc. In other words, folks, if you need a lawyer, get a lawyer. If you need a law degree - get a law degree. Of course, if you happen to be a lawyer, here is your chance to breathe some life into your Latin. If instead of legal maxims you need more general Latin expressions, I have special pages dedicated to mottos, sayings, quotes, slogans etc.A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | VA mensa et thoro - From bed and board.A vinculo matrimonii - From the bond of matrimony.Ab extra - From outside.Ab initio - From the beginning.Absoluta sententia expositore non indiget - An absolute judgment needs no expositor.Abundans cautela non nocet - Abundant caution does no harm.Accessorium non ducit sed sequitur suum principale - An accessory does not draw, but follows its principal.Accessorius sequitur - One who is an accessory to the crime cannot be guilty of a more serious crime than the principal offender.Acta exteriora iudicant interiora secreta - Outward acts indicate the inward intent.Actio non accrevit infra sex annos - The action has not accrued within six years.Actio non datur non damnificato - An action is not given to one who is not injured.Actio personalis moritur cum persona - A personal action dies with the person.Actiones legis - Law suits.Actori incumbit onus probandi - The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff.Actus nemini facit injuriam - The act of the law does no one wrong.Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea - The act does not make one guilty unless there be a criminal intent.Actus reus - A guilty deed or act.Ad ea quae frequentius acciduunt jura adaptantur - The laws are adapted to those cases which occur more frequently.Ad hoc - For this purpose.Ad infinitum - Forever, without limit, to infinity.Ad perpetuam rei memoriam - For a perpetual memorial of the matter.Ad quaestionem facti non respondent judices; ad quaestionem legis non respondent juratores - The judges do not answer to a question of fact; the jury do not answer to a question of Law.Aedificare in tuo proprio solo non licet quod alteri noceat - It is not lawful to build on one's own land what may be injurious to another.Aequitas legem sequitur - Equity follows the law.Aequitas nunquam contravenit legem - Equity never contradicts the law.Alibi - At another place, elsewhere.Alienatio rei praefertur juri accrescendi - Alienation is preferred by law rather than accumulation.Aliunde - From elsewhere, or, from a different sourceAllegans contraria non est audiendus - One making contradictory statements is not to be heard.Allegans suam turpitudinem non est audiendus - One alleging his own infamy is not to be heard.Allegatio contra factum non est admittenda - An allegation contrary to a deed is not to be heard.Ambiguitas contra stipulatorem est - An ambiguity is most strongly construed against the party using it.Ambiguitas verborum patens nulla verificatione excluditur - A patent ambiguity is never helped by averment.Amicus curiae - A friend of the Court.Angliae jura in omni casu libertati dant favorem - The laws of England are favorable in every case to liberty.Animo furandi - With an intention of stealing.Animo testandi - With an intention of making a will.Annus luctus - The year of mourning.Ante - Before.Aqua currit et debet currere, ut currere solebat - Water runs and ought to run.Arbitrium est judicium - An award is a judgment.Arbor dum crescit; lignum cum crescere nescit - A tree while it grows, wood when it cannot grow.Argumentum ab auctoritate fortissimum est in lege - An argument drawn from authority is the strongest in law.Argumentum ab impossibilii plurimum valet in lege - An argument from impossibility is very strong in law.Argumentum ad hominem - An argument directed a the person.Argumentum ad ignoratiam - An argument based upon ignorance (i.e. of one's adversary).Arma in armatos sumere jura sinunt - The laws permit the taking up of arms against the armed.Assentio mentium - The meeting of minds, i.e. mutual assent.Assignatus utitur jure auctoris - An assignee is clothed with rights of his assignor.Audi alteram partem - Hear the other side.Aula regis - The King's Court.

This list of Latin derivatives contains the most common Latin words, while the English derivatives for these words range from simple cognates to rather obscure terms. In several cases the English words are cognate with the Latin ones, i.e share common Indo-European roots that underwent many phonetic
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ab (a) + abl. -- away from, from; by (preposition):
abject, abjure, abnormal, aborigine, absent, abstract
abeo, abire, abii, abitum -- to go away, depart; to die; to
disappear (verb): abient
absens, absentis -- absent, away (adjective): absent
accedo, accedere, accessi, accessum -- to come to, approach; to
agree (verb): accede, accedence, access
accido, accidere, accidi -- to fall upon; happen; occur (verb):
accident, accidental
accipio, accipere, accepi, acceptum -- to take, receive; to let
in (verb): accept, acceptable, acceptance, acceptant, acceptive
acer, acris, acre -- sharp, keen, eager, severe (adjective):
acerose
acerbus, a, um -- harsh, bitter, grievous (adjective):
acerbity
ad -- to, near to, toward, at (preposition): addition
adeo, adire, adii, aditum -- to go to, approach (verb):
adient (psych.)
adfero, adferre, attuli, allatum -- to bring to (verb):
afferent
adiuvo, adiuvare, adiuvi, adiutum -- to help (verb):
adjuvant
admitto, admittere, admisi, admissum -- to admit, receive, let
in (verb): admit, admission
adulescens, adulescentis, m. -- youth; young man (noun):
adolescense
adulescentia, adulescentiae, f. -- youth (noun):
adolescence
advenio, advenire, adveni, adventum -- to come; arrive, reach (verb):
advene, advent, adventist
adversus, a, um -- opposite, adversary (adjective):
adverse, adversity
aedificium, aedificii, n. -- building, structure (noun):
edifice, edify
aequus, a, um -- level, even; calm; equal, just (adjective):
equal, equate, equity
aes, aeris, n. -- bronze (noun): aerose
aestimo, aestimare, aestimavi, aestimatum -- to consider,
esteem; to judge (verb): esteem
aetas, aetatis, f. -- period, time of life, age (noun):
eternal, eternity
aeternus, a, um -- eternal (adjective): eternal, eternity
affero, afferre, attuli, allatus -- to bring to; carry; produce (verb):
afferent
ager, agri, m. -- field (noun): acre, agral
aggredior, aggredi, aggressus sum -- approach, advance; attack;
undertake (verb): aggressive, aggressor
ago, agere, egi, actum -- to drive, lead, do, act; pass, spend (time)
(verb): navigate, transaction
ago, agere, egi, actus -- drive, urge, conduct; deliver (speech)
(verb): act, active, agent, agile, agitate
agricola, agricolae, m. -- farmer (noun): agriculture
alius, alia, aliud -- other, another (adjective): alias,
aliety, else
alo, alere, alui, altum -- to nourish, support, sustain (verb):
altricial
alter, altera, alterum -- the other (of two); second (adjective):
alter, alterate
ambulo, ambulare, ambulavi, ambulatum -- to walk (verb):
ambulation, preambulate
amica, amicae, f. -- friend (noun): amicable
amicitia, amicitiae, f. -- friendship (noun): amity
amicus, a, um -- friendly (adjective): amicable, amity
amicus, amici, m. -- friend (noun): amicable
amo, amare, amavi, amatum -- to love, like (verb):
amateur, amiable, amity, amicable, amorous
amor, amoris, m. -- love (noun): amorous
anima, animae, f. -- soul, spirit (noun): animism, animal
animadverto, animadvertere, animadverti, animadversum -- pay
attention to, attend to; notice, observe (verb): animadversion,
animadvert
animal, animalis, n. -- animal (noun): animal, animalist
animi, animorum, m. -- pride, high spirits, courage (noun):
animated
animus, animi, m. -- soul, spirit (noun): animate,
animist, unanimous
annus, anni, m. -- year (noun): annual, annuity
ante + acc. -- before, in front of (preposition):
antebellum
antiquus, a, um -- ancient (adjective): antiquity
aperio, aperire, aperui, apertum -- uncover, open, disclose (verb):
aperture, overt
appareo, apparere, apparui, apparitum -- appear, show up, occur (verb):
apparent, appear
appello, appellare, appellavi, appellatum -- to call, name (verb):
appellation, appellate
aqua, aquae, f. -- water (noun): aquatic, aquapark
arbitror, arbitrari, arbitratus sum -- to judge, think (verb):
arbiter, arbitrary
arbor, arboris, f. -- tree (noun): arboral, arborist
argumentum, argumenti, n. -- proof, evidence, argument (noun):
argument, argumentation
arma, armorum, n. -- arms, weapons (noun): arms, armory,
army
ars, artis, f. -- skill, art (noun): art, artful,
artistic, artisan
as, assis, m. -- an as (ancient coin) (noun): as
asper, aspera, asperum -- rough, harsh, bitter (adjective):
asperity, exasperate
Athenae, Athenarum, f. -- Athens (noun): Athens
auctor, auctoris, m. -- author, originator; supporter (noun):
author, auctorial, authority
audax, audacis -- bold, daring; courageous; rash (adjective):
audacious
audeo, audere, ausus sum -- to dare (verb): audacity,
audacious
audio, audire, audivi, auditum -- to hear (verb): audio,
audience
auditor, auditoris, m. -- listener, hearer (noun):
auditory
aura, aurae -- breeze, wind, air; vapor (noun): aura
aureus, a, um -- golden; gilded; beautiful (adjective):
aureate, auric
auris, auris, f. -- ear (noun): ear (cognate),
aural
aurum, auri, n. -- gold; riches (noun): aureate, auric
auxilium, auxilii, n. -- aid, help (noun): auxiliary
avarus, a, um -- greedy, avaricious (adjective):
avarice, avaricious
averto, avertere, averti, aversum -- to avert, turn away (verb):
avert, aversion
basium, basii, n. -- kiss (noun): basiate
beatus, a, um -- happy, fortunate, blessed (adjective):
beatify
bellum, belli, n. -- war (noun): bellicose, belliferous,
rebel, antebellum
bellus, a, um -- pretty, handsome (adjective):
belladonna, beauty, belle
bene -- well, satisfactorily, quite (adverb): benediction
beneficium, beneficii, n. -- benefit, kindness, favor (noun):
beneficial, beneficiary
bibo, bibere, bibi -- to drink (verb): imbibe, bibition
bonus, a, um -- good; kind (adjective): bonus, bonify
brevis, breve -- short, brief (adjective): breve, brief,
brevity
cado, cadere, cecidi, casum -- to fall (verb):
decadence, incident
caecus, a, um -- blind (adjective): cecity (obsolete)
caelum, caeli, n. -- heaven, sky (noun): celestial
Caesar, Caesaris, m. -- Caesar (noun): Kaiser, tsar
calamitas, calamitatis -- disaster, calamity (noun):
calamity, calamitous
campus, campi m. -- plain, level field, surface (noun):
camp, campaign, champion
candidus, a, um -- shining, bright, white; beautiful (adjective):
candid, candidate
cano, canere, cecini, cantum -- sing, celebrate, chant; recite (verb):
cantata, chant, enchant
capio, capere, cepi, captum -- to capture, take, get (verb):
capture, perception
caput, capitis, n. -- head; leader; beginning (noun):
capitulate, capitol
careo, carere, carui, cariturum -- to be without, lack, be
deprived from (verb): carency (obsolete)
carmen, carminis, n. -- poem, song (noun): charm
carpo, carpere, carpsi, carptum -- to harvest, pluck, seize (verb):
carp, excerpt
Carthago, Carthaginis, f. -- Carthage (noun): Carthage,
Carthaginian
carus, a, um -- dear (adjective): caress, charity
casa, casae, f. -- house (noun): casino
casus, casus f. -- fall, overthrow; chance; accident (noun):
case, casual
causa + gen. -- for the sake of, on account of (preposition):
cause, causal, causation
causa, causae, f. -- cause, reason; case, situation (noun):
cause, causal, causation
cedo, cedere, cessi, cessum -- to go, withdraw; yield to, grant,
submit (verb): cease, cession, secede, recede
celer, celeris, celere -- swift, quick (adjective):
celerity
celeritas, celeritatis f. -- speed, quickness; speed of action,
haste (noun): celerity
cella, cellae f. -- room; storeroom (noun): cell, cellar
celo, celare, celavi, celatum -- conceal; disguise; keep in the
dark (verb): cell, cellar, conceal, occult
cena, cenae, f. -- dinner (noun): cenacle
ceno, cenare, cenavi, cenatum -- to dine (verb):
cenation, cenacle
centum -- hundred (adjective): centenial, cent, percent,
centipede
cerno, cernere, crevi, cretum -- to distinguish, discern,
perceive (verb): concern, discern
certus, a, um -- definite, sure, certain (adjective):
certain
ceteri, ceterae, cetera -- the remaining, the rest, the other,
all the others (adjective): et cetera
cingo, cingere, cinxi, cinctum -- to surround, gird; equip (verb):
ceinture, precinct
civis, civis, m. & f. -- citizen (noun): civil,
civilian, civic, city
civitas, civitatis, f. -- state, citizenship (noun):
civity, civilian, civilization
clamo, clamare, clamavi, clamatum -- to proclaim, declare; shout
out (verb): claim, exclaim, proclaim
clarus, a, um -- clear, bright; famous, illustrious (adjective):
clear, clarity, clarify
clementia, clementiae, f. -- mercy, mildness, clemency (noun):
clemency, clement
cogito, cogitare, cogitavi, cogitatum -- to think (verb):
cogitation, cogitable, precogitate
cognosco, cognoscere, cognovi, cognitum -- to learn, recognize;
know (perf. tenses) (verb): cognition, cognizance
cogo, cogere, coegi, coactum -- to drive together, bring
together, force, compel (verb): coact, cogent
colloquor, colloqui, collocutus sum -- to speak with; talk over (verb):
colloquial, collocution
comes, comitis -- comrade, companion (noun): comestible,
comitatus
committo, committere, commisi, commissum -- to entrust, commit;
join (verb): commit, commission
communis, commune -- common, general (adjective):
common, community
comprehendo, comprehendere, comprehensi, comprehensum -- to
grasp, seize, arrest;comprehend, understand (verb): comprehend,
comprehension
condo, condere, condidi, conditum -- to put together, store;
found, establish (verb): condition
confero, conferre, contuli, collatum -- to bring together,
compare; to go (+reflex.) (verb): confer, conference
conficio, conficere, confeci, confectum -- to make, complete,
accomplish; do thoroughly (verb): comfit, confecture, conficient
confiteor, confiteri, confessus sum -- to confess, admit,
acknowledge, reveal (verb): confess, confession, confide
coniunx, coniugis c. -- spouse; husband, wife (noun):
conjugal
coniuratus, coniurati, m. -- conspirator (noun):
conjurate (obsolete)
conor, conari, conatus sum -- to try, attempt (verb):
conation, conatus
conservo, conservare, conservavi, conservatum -- to preserve,
conserve, maintain (verb): conservation, conservative
consilium, consilii, n. -- plan, purpose; advice (noun):
consul, consiliary, counsel
constituo, constituere, constitui, constitutum -- to set up;
locate; decide, resolve; establish (verb): constitute,
constitution
consul, consulis, m. -- consul (noun): consul, consulate
consumo, consumere, consumpsi, consumptum -- to consume, use up (verb):
consume, consumption
contemno, contemnere, contempsi, contemptum -- to despise,
condemn (verb): condemn, condemnation
contendo, contendere, contendi, contentum -- to strive,
struggle, contend; hasten (verb): contend, contention
contineo, continere, continui, contentum -- to contain (verb):
contain, container, content
contra + acc. -- against (preposition): contrast,
contraverse, contraband
contundo, contundere, contudi, contusum -- to beat, crush,
bruise, destroy (verb): contuse, contusion
copia, copiae, f. -- abundance, supply (noun): copious
copiae, copiarum, f. -- troops, forces (noun): copious
cornu, cornus, n. -- horn (noun): cornucopia, corn,
cornual, unicorn
corona, coronae f. -- crown, garland; wealth (noun):
crown, coronal
corpus, corporis, n. -- body (noun): corpse, corporal,
corporation, incorporate
cras -- tomorrow (adverb): procrastinate
credo, credere, credidi, creditum -- to believe, trust (verb):
credible, credence, creed
creo, creare, creavi, creatum -- to create (verb):
create, recreate, creature
cresco, crescere, crevi, cretum -- to increase (verb):
crescent, cresdendo, increase
crudelis, crudele -- cruel, severe; harsh, bitter (noun):
crude, cruel
culpa, culpae, f. -- fault, blame (noun): culpable,
exculpate
culpo, culpare, culpavi, culpatum -- to blame, censure (verb):
culpable, exculpate
cum + abl. -- with (preposition): vademecum
cum + subj. -- when, since, although (conjunction):
combine, cum laude
cupiditas, cupiditatis, f. -- desire, longing, passion (noun):
cupidity
cupido, cupidinis, f. -- desire, passion (noun): cupid,
cupidinous
cupidus, a, um -- desirous, eager, fond;desirous of,eager for(+gen.)
(adjective): cupid, cupidity
cupio, cupere, cupivi, cupitum -- to desire, wish, long for (verb):
cupid, concupiscence
cura, curae, f. -- care, attention; love; anxiety (noun):
"care, manicure, secure, sinecure (""without care"")"
curo, curare, curavi, curatum -- to care for, attend to; heal,
cure; take care (verb): cure, curator
curro, currere, cucurri, cursum -- to run, rush (verb):
current, concourse
cursus, cursus, m. -- running, race, course (noun):
course, concourse
custodia, custodiae, f. -- protection, custody; pl., guards (noun):
custody
custos, custodis c. -- to guard, watch; keeperl jailer (noun):
custodian
damno, damnare, damnavi, damnatum -- to condemn, harm; find
fault (verb): damn, damnable, indemn
dea, deae, f. -- goddess (noun): deity, deify
debeo, debere, debui, debitum -- to owe; ought (verb):
debt
decerno, decernere, decrevi, decretum -- to decree; to separate (verb):
decern, decree, dectetion
decorus, a, um -- beautiful; adorned; proper, noble (adjective):
decor, decorate
dedico, dedicare, dedicavi, dedicatum -- to dedicate (verb):
dedicate, dedication
defendo, defendere, defendi, defensum -- to ward off, defend,
protect (verb): defend, defence
defero, deferre, detuli, delatum -- to carry off; transfer;
reduce; offer (verb): defer, deference
delectatio, delectationis, f. -- delight, pleasure, enjoyment (noun):
delight, delectable
delecto, delectare, delectavi, delectatum -- to delight, charm,
please (verb): delight, delectable
deleo, delere, delevi, deletum -- to destroy, wipe out, erase (verb):
delete, delition
deligo, deligere, delegi, delectum -- to choose, select; enrol (verb):
delectus
demens, dementis -- demented, mad; foolish (adjective):
demented, dementia
demonstro, demonstrare, demonstravi, demonstratum -- to point
out, show, demonstrate (verb): demonstrate
desidero, desiderare, desideravi, desideratum -- to desire, long
for, miss (verb): desire, desideratum, desirable
desino, desinere, desivi, desitum -- to give up; abandon, cease,
desist (verb): desition
deterreo, deterrere, deterrui, deterritum -- to deter; frighten
away, discourage (verb): deter, deterrent
deus, dei, m. -- god (noun): deity
dexter, dextra, dextrum -- right, right-hand (adjective):
dexter, dexterity, ambidexter
dico, dicere, dixi, dictum -- to say, speak (verb):
dictate, diction, dedicate
dies, diei, m. -- day (noun): day (cognate),
diary
differo, differre, distuli, dilatum -- to differ; delay;
disperse (verb): differ, difference
difficilis, difficile -- difficult (adjective): difficult
digitus, digiti, m. -- finger, toe (noun): digit, digital
d