Latin may have passed into the silence of history as yet another dead language, though that doesn't prevent echoes of it from creeping back into modern use. Today, intellectuals and lawyers continue ...

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The phrase sounds straightforward, but its history is filled with surprising twists and competing meanings.

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This story originally appeared on Mental Floss. Whether you’re deciphering a cryptic state seal or trying to impress your Catholic in-laws, knowing some Latin has its advantages. But the operative ...