i.e., leave off touching up. A reduction of an adversary's conclusion to an absurdity. A place of military exercise (literally field of Mars). Vice versa -- The terms being reversed; in reverse order. Gratia naturam vincit -- Grace overcomes Nature. Quid cco cum speculo? It smells of the lamp, or midnight study. "Eripuit clo fulmen sceptrumque tyrannis" -- He snatched the lightning from heaven and the sceptre from tyrants. Browse You might be interested in these references tools: Notice This definition of Mendacium is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . Ad aperturam -- Wherever a book may be opened. Nem. Ab actu ad posse valet illatio -- From what has happened we may infer what may happen. Armed prayers, i.e., with arms to back them up. Nec omnia, nec semper, nec ab omnibus -- Neither all, nor always, nor by all. Sine cura -- Without care, i.e., in receipt of a salary without a care or office. Ingenii largitor venter -- The belly is the bestower of genius. The place for the seal; pointed out in documents by the letters L.S. Scire ubi aliquid invenire possis, ea demum maxima pars eruditionis est -- To know where you can find a thing is the chief part of learning. Bellua multorum capitum -- The many-headed monster, i.e., the mob. Campus Martius -- A place of military exercise (literally field of Mars). Noscitur a sociis -- A man is known by the company he keeps; a word, by the context. In mercatura facienda mult fallaci et quasi prstigi exercentur. Communibus annis -- One year with another. Hoc erat in more majorum -- This was the custom of our forefathers. Veni, Creator Spiritus -- Come, Creator Spirit. Oblatam occasionem tene -- Seize the opportunity that is offered. Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Majori cedo -- I retire before my superior. -- The more pluck, the better luck! Ist's Gottes Werk, so wird's besteh'n / Ist's Menschenwerk, wird's untergeh'n -- If it be God's work, it will stand; if man's, it will perish. 1 et vidi caelum novum et terram novam primum enim caelum et prima terra abiit et mare iam non est. Pythagoras) said it. Dictum de dicto -- A report founded on hearsay. When we are young we take pains to be agreeable, and when we are old we take pains not to be disagreeable. Me ergo saepe illorum versuum nomine subiit pudor, si . Quod scripsi, scripsi -- What I have written, I have written. Adulation is ever the attendant on great wealth. Quality: You have lost your money; perhaps, if you had kept it, it would have lost you. Tchtig Wort: Verein' und leite, Bessrer Hort. A help to the composition of classic poetry. Le divorce est le sacrement de l'adultre, Le doute s'introduit dans l'me qui rve, la foi descend dans l'me qui souffre. Amicus humani generis -- A friend of the human race. Toto clo -- By the whole heavens; as wide as the poles asunder. Levis sit tibi terra -- May the earth lie light on thee. Male secum agit ger, medicum qui hredem facit. Illa victoria viam ad pacem patefecit -- By that victory he opened the way to peace. An argument which appeals to low passions. Industri nil impossibile -- Nothing is impossible to industry. Qui vult decipi, decipiatur -- Let him be deceived who chooses to be deceived. Without care, i.e., in receipt of a salary without a care or office. Quantum sufficit -- As much as is sufficient. Satis superque est -- Enough, and more than enough. Ex uno disce omnes -- From one judge of all. Ab ovo usque ad mala -- From the beginning to the end (literally from the egg to the apples). He himself (viz. He who has no courage should have legs (to run). Gelehrte Dummkopf -- A learned blockhead; dryasdust. Adscriptus gleb -- Attached to the soil. Ignis fatuus -- A deceiving light; a "Will-o'-the-wisp.". Vir sapiens forti melior -- A wise man is better than a strong. Eodem collyrio mederi omnibus -- To cure all by the same ointment. Longe absit -- Far be it from me; God forbid. Servants to the rich are the most abject. Filii non plus possessionum quam morborum hredes sumus. Verbo tenus -- In name; as far as the words go. Crimen quos inquinat, quat -- Crime puts those on an equal footing whom it defiles. Special Agent Corrie Swanson is assigned to the case. To be in great straits (literally to pull the devil by the tail). He has hit the nail on the head (literally touched it with a needle-point). Ars longa, vita brevis -- Art is long, life is short. usque ad nos etiam mendacium per manus traditum perveniret, in pulcherrimis versibus metrisque servatum. Homo multarum literarum -- A man of many letters, i.e., of extensive learning. De nihilo nihil, in nihilum nil posse reverti. Saucius ejurat pugnam gladiator, et idem / Immemor antiqui vulneris arma capit. With hands and feet; with tooth and nail. Elucet maxime animi excellentia magnitudoque in despiciendis opibus. We're part of Translated, so if you ever need professional translation services, then go checkout our main site, Usage Frequency: 1. To throw the helve after the hatchet, i.e., to give up in despair. From the beginning (literally from the egg). A posteriori -- From the effect to the cause; by induction. Date obolum Belisario -- Give a mite to Belisarius! ponderat; As. [Greek: Nomiz' adelphous tous althinous philous], Non bene imperat, nisi qui paruerit imperio. Custos rotulorum -- The keeper of the rolls. Surdo fabulam narras -- You tell your story to a deaf man. In clum jacularis -- You are aiming at the heavens; your anger is bootless. Pursuits assiduously prosecuted become habits. A calumniating disposition (literally tooth). vera docet; Rhe. We only suffer what other mortals do. Iam Necromantia (nam hic secundo . Un peu d'encens brul rajuste bien des choses. Grave paupertas malum est, et intolerabile, qu magnum domat populum. A partaker in a crime; an accessory either before or after the fact. Flebile ludibrium -- A "tragic farce;" a farce to weep at. Grave paupertas malum est, et intolerabile, qu magnum domat populum -- The poverty which oppresses a great people is a grievous and intolerable evil. for Nemine contradicente, Nem. To the same degree. Ad vitam aut culpam -- Till some misconduct be proved (literally for life or fault). A little incense offered puts many things to rights. Spe via obliqua prstat quam tendere recta. Extrema manus nondum operibus ejus imposita est. Magnum est argumentum in utroque fuisse moderatum -- It speaks volumes for man that, when placed in quite different situations, he displays in each the same spirit of moderation. Quid pro quo -- Equivalent; one thing instead of another. Amicus usque ad aras -- A friend to the very altar, i.e., to the death. Hic transitus efficit magnum vit compendium. Hic transitus efficit magnum vit compendium -- This change effects a great saving of time (literally life). Custos regni -- The guardian of the realm. Trivial things when united aid each other. Ni trop haut, ni trop bas; c'est le souverain style. Compendiaria res improbitas, virtusque tarda -- Vice is summary in its procedure, virtue is slow. Mira qudam in cognoscendo suavitas et delectatio. Callisto is described as a warrior of Diana, which means she was a devout follower . Argumentum ad hominem -- An argument in refutation drawn from an opponent's own principles (literally an argument to the man). Etiam fera animalia, si clausa teneas, virtutis obliviscuntur. Nil desperandum -- There is no ground for despair. Ex quo et bono -- In justice and equity. Claude os, aperi oculos -- Keep thy mouth shut, but thy eyes open. Litera canina -- The canine letter (the letter R). Causa sine qua non -- An indispensable condition. Spe via obliqua prstat quam tendere recta -- It is often better to go the circuitous way than the direct one. Metuenda corolla draconis -- The dragon's crest is to be feared. (On the bust of Franklin.). A great soul is proof against injustice, pain, and mockery; and it would be invulnerable if it were not open to compassion. I was born; I felt hungry, and sought for food; now that I am satiated, I lay me down to rest. Quality: Amicus curi -- A friend to the court, i.e., an uninterested adviser in a case. Ambigendi locus -- Reason for questioning or doubt. Suppressio veri -- Suppression of what is true. Impransus -- One who has not dined, or who can't find a dinner. Of this many have said many things, all something, no one enough. A smooth or blank tablet; a blank surface. To sing as one goes along; to sing by the way. Tempus omnia revelat -- Time reveals all things. No one makes a good commander except he who has been trained to obey commands. Biden sacram sanctionem impetrasse Chinese conatibus pati. Salva dignitate -- Without compromising one's dignity. Having discharged his duties and resigned. Le cri d'un peuple heureux est la seule loquence qui doit parler des rois. Dictionary of Latin Phrases. ponderat; As. Terminus a quo -- The point from which anything starts. A master who fears his servants is lower than a servant. A benign mother; applied to one's university, also to the "all-nourishing" earth. The inmost recesses of the mind; the secrets of the heart. A Bellerophon's letter, i.e., a letter requesting that the bearer should be dealt with in some summary way for an offence. Mens invicta manet -- The mind remains unsubdued. Non deerat voluntas, sed facultas -- Not the will, but the ability was wanting. 04:37 !. Sub specie ternitatis -- In the form of eternity, i.e., as a particular manifestation of a universal law. thnta gar peponthamen]. Quality: Verbatim et literatim -- Word for word and letter for letter. Astra regunt homines, sed regit astra Deus -- The stars govern men, but God governs the stars. Errantem in viam reducito -- Lead back the wanderer into the right way. Rem acu tetigit -- He has hit the nail on the head (literally touched it with a needle-point). From the suggestion of one's own mind; spontaneously. When God gives, envy injures us not; when He does not give, labour avails not. Requiescat in pace -- Let him rest in peace. A posse ad esse -- From possibility to actuality. Latitat -- He lurks; a writ of summons (Law). In old English law. Ita lex scripta -- Thus the law is written. Frangas, non flectes -- You may break, but you will not bend me. Relever des bagatelles -- To give importance to trifles. [Greek: oimoi; ti d' oimoi? loquitur; Dia. [Greek: Anr ho pheugn kai palin machsetai], Animus homini, quicquid sibi imperat, obtinet. an est aliquid quod huius fontis excursum repercutiat? Le savoir vivre -- Knowing how to live; good manners. Sua cuique voluptas -- Every man has his own liking. Etiam fera animalia, si clausa teneas, virtutis obliviscuntur -- Even savage animals, if you keep them in confinement, forget their fierceness. hello Salve. Ex otio plus negotii quam ex negotio habemus -- Our leisure gives us more to do than our business. Voices of Fauns are often heard, and shapes of gods often seen. [Greek: Kadmeia nik] -- A Cadman victory, i.e., one in which the conquerors suffer as much as the conquered. Les cartes sont brouilles -- A fierce dissension has arisen (literally the cards are mixed). Live with yourself; keep within your means. Modus operandi -- The manner of operation. Le savoir faire -- Knowing how to act; ability. Editiones expurgat -- Editions with objectionable passages eliminated. Coup d'il -- A glance of the eye; a prospect. The law of nations, as the basis of their international relations. Gloria in excelsis Deo -- Glory to God in the highest. The first story is the tragic tale of Callisto. If you don't find what you are looking for here, the phrase maybe a proverb or motto in which case you should check the Dictionary of Famous Quotations Feriis caret necessitas -- Necessity knows no holiday. The voice of the people is the voice of God. There is no greater misfortune than not to be able to endure misfortune. From the beginning to the end (literally from the egg to the apples). The word that is heard perishes, the letter that is written remains. -- What more discreditable than to estimate the life of a wise man from the talk of a fool? Ille vir, haud magna cum re, sed plenus fidei -- He is a man, not of large fortune, but full of good faith. Usage Frequency: 1 Macte virtute -- Persevere in virtue; go on and prosper. Our sufferings are light, if they are merely such as we should weep for. From the cause to the effect; by deduction. [Greek: theos h anaideia] -- Impudence is a god. Veritas nihil veretur nisi abscondi -- Truth fears nothing but concealment. Quoad hoc -- So far (literally as regards this). By Divine right, or ordination of heaven. Nothing is ever long which never ceases to please. Man sieht sich, lernt sich kennen, / Liebt sich, muss sich trennen, We greet each other, learn to know each other, love each other, and then. Life depends on it; it is a matter of life or death. Human affairs are a jest to be wept over. Aperte mala cum est mulier, tum demum est bona -- A woman when she is openly bad, is at least honest. Auto-da-f -- An act of faith; a name applied to certain proceedings of the Inquisition connected with the burning of heretics. It is so the glory of the world passes away. Alter remus aquas, alter mihi radat arenas. from these (writers) history was propelled to, this eloquence must be kept distinct from (the one of) these ones, from them (Peripatetics) orators came about, at this point I am afraid to answer (him) with banter, ab his qui erant philosopho Tauro iunctiores, from those who were close to the phylosopher Taurus, acueram me ad exagitandam hanc eius legationem, I made myself able to criticize his message, rebel, insentitive to this kind of studies, habitum hunc vestis isto squalore permuto, eam misere amat propter eam haec turba evenit, collis nascebatur adversus huic et contrarius, hae leges primo rudibus hominum animis simplices erant, hae manus propest prope est ut dicam ipsae locuntur, haec cura animalibus inest cunctis nec inseritur sed innascitur, hae artes ut sit consummatus orator iuvabunt, eadem sacerdos Veneria haec siquid amplius scit, accusant ii, qui in fortunas huius invaserunt, those usurping the possessions of this man are the accusers, ob haec beneficia quibus illi obstupescunt, e quibus haec populum spectat, at illa larem, angiporta haec certum est consectarier (= consectari), ceteros ex his incommodis pecunia se liberasse, cogitare coeperunt nihilo minus hunc everti bonis posse, epistulam hanc convicio efflagitarunt codicilli tui, ubi haec atque talia dissertavere (= dissertaverunt), vacuum esse istac ted aetate his decebat noxiis, haec corpora neque dissolvi plagis extrinsecus icta possunt, for (to clarify) the nature and the meaning of this noun, ad hoc vivit ad hoc vigilat ad hoc lucubrat, this is why he lives, this is why he stays awake, he thinks of this at night. Gradu diverso, via una -- By different steps but the same way. Proper quantity or allowance (literally how much). Festival in honour of the Eucharist or body of Christ. Usage Frequency: 1 Qualis avis, talis cantus; qualis vir, talis oratio. Argus-eyes -- Eyes ever wakeful and watchful. Don't be what you are not, but resolutely be what you can. Frustra fit per plura, quod fieri potest per pauciora -- It is vain to do by many agencies what may be done by few. Ponderanda sunt testimonia, non numeranda -- Testimonies are to be weighed, not counted. See that the commonwealth suffer no detriment. Similia similibus curantur -- Like things are cured by like. Stabat mater dolorosa / Juxta crucem lacrymosa / Qua pendebat Filius -- She stood a sorrow-stricken mother, weeping by the Cross where her son hung dying. Ingratis servire nefas -- To serve the ungrateful is an offence to the gods. A deficiency or blank very much to be deplored. Nisi prius -- Unless before. Bonus vir semper tiro -- A good man is always a learner. ", Nam et majorum instituta tueri, sacris cerimoniisque retinendis, sapientis est. Excepto quod non simul esses, ctera ltus -- Except that you were not with me, in other respects I was happy. Ille vir, haud magna cum re, sed plenus fidei. [Greek: oimoi; ti d' oimoi? Quod erat faciendum -- Which was to be done. Search Tips. Jus gentium -- The law of nations, as the basis of their international relations. Te Deum laudamus -- We praise Thee, O God. Manibus pedibusque -- With hands and feet; with tooth and nail. The state in which the belligerents stood before war began. Est de Deo fidelis, qui mentiri non potest. Solitudinem faciunt, pacem appellant -- They make a solitude, and call it peace. Periculum in mora -- There is danger in delay. A lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction. -- Happy they who steadily pursue a middle course. Non multa, sed multum -- Not many things, but much. Utile dulci -- The useful with the agreeable. 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