Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group I

Undignified. The phrase is used to indicate that a suggested or contemplated act does not befit one's character or standing. Some people shorten the phrase to infra dig by those who know.

Motto of the University of Tasmania, Australia.

A Latin palindrome that describes the movement of moths.

Used to describe something that is about to happen or is beginning to happen.

Having the responsibilities or role of a parent, e.g. teachers during the time students are under their charge are in the legal position of a guardian. Anyone who serves in loco parentis may be considered to have responsibilities of guardianship, either formal or informal, over minors.

Also translated as, "In Thy light shall we see light." Motto of Columbia University, New York City, USA; and the College of Great Falls, Great Falls, Montana, USA.

The way a story or play might begin, as when a story begins in the middle and then flashes back to the cause of a character's trouble or perdicament. The writer may begin the play, story, poem, or novel by jumping into an ongoing stream of action which is considered a powerful writing technique in any language.

The benefits of beginning a story, play, or poem in medias res, or "into the thick of it", are not limited to the opening pages. The same technique can be applied to each new "beginnings" in chapters of a novel, acts in a play, or stanzas in a poem.

The in medias res technique does not work for every story, novel, play, script, or poem. Certain works may simply require a more methodical approach; however, the in medias res can create a hook that grabs the readers' attention from the very beginning.

This maxim is sometimes presented as, In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas which is translated as, "In essentials, there should be unity; in doubt, liberty; in all things, charity (love)."

This is incorrectly attributed to St. Augustine. Its origin has been traced to an admonition intended to bring peace into the church, given by Rupertus Meldenius to the theologians of the Augustinian confession (ca. 1625).

It is also said to be the motto of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.

1. An indirect or subtle and usually derogatory implication; insinuation.

2. In Law, a plaintiff's interpretation, in a libel suit, of allegedly libelous or slanderous material; an explanation of a word or charge.

An "innuendo" in pleading in a libel action is a statement by a plaintiff of construction that he puts on words which are alleged to be libelous and which meaning he will induce the jury to adopt at trial. Its function is to set a meaning upon words or language of doubtful or to set a meaning upon words or language of doubtful or ambiguous import that alone would not be actionable.

Belonging to no person; such as, a treasure-trove and wreck were anciently considered.

Ready for any eventuality; ready for anything.