Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group P(classical-language maxims, slogans, adages, proverbs, and words of wisdom that can still capture our modern imagination)Expressions of general truths: Latin to English maxims, proverbs, and mottoesAll entries are from Latin unless otherwise indicated.per mensem
By the month.
per os; P.O.; p.o.
Through the mouth.
A pharmaceutical instruction for the administration of medicine. per procurationem
By proxy [substitution].
It means, "proxy vote, by authorization." In some situations, it is also expressed as per procuratorem. Per scientiam ad salutem publicam.
Through knowledge to public health.
Motto of Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. per se
By itself.
In itself, as such, intrinsically. Perseverando.
By perseverance.
Motto on the seal of the State of Virginia, USA. Perseverantia ad finem optatum.
By perseverance to the wished-for end.
A motto of perseverance and steadfastness. Perseverantia omnia vincit.
Perseverance conquers all things.
Perseverantia vincit.
Perseverance succeeds [overcomes or conquers].
Persevero.
I persevere.
persona grata
An acceptable person.
persona non grata
Unacceptable person.
A person, especially a diplomat, whose presence is not welcome in a country. Although normally of diplomatic usage, it may be used in any situation which expresses the undesirability of someone. Perstare et praestare.
To preserve and surpass.
Motto of New York University, New York, New York. USA. Per viritatem vis.
Strength through truth.
Motto of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Petimus credimus.
We strive, we believe.
Motto of Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
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