November 4 - 7.1: Unit 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Pro forma
A
Before: on behalf of form
Today: following protocol, a mere formality
2
Q
De jure
A
Before: in accordance with law
Today: lawfully, legitimately
3
Q
De facto
Just today’s meaning
A
Today: in accordance with reality, what is actually the case
4
Q
Ad hoc
A
Before: for this thing
Today: things that are not planned but are dealt with as need arises
5
Q
Ante meridiem
A
Before: before the middle of the day
Today: before noon; A.M.
6
Q
In absentia
A
Before: in absence
Today: a formal term to describe someone’s absence from a formal event, like graduation
