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.Pro Deo et ecclesia.
For God and church.
Pro Deo et patria.
For God and country.
Motto of the University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio, USA; as well as, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Pro ecclesia, pro Texana.
For the church, for Texas.
Motto of Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA is also given as "For Church, For Texas" and was adopted in 1851 (according to Baylor's Internet Home Page). Pro ecclesia et patria.
For church and country.
Motto of Trinity College, Harford, Connecticut, USA. pro et con(tra)
For and against.
Profanum vulgus.
The common people.
Literally, "the profane multitude". pro forma
For [the sake of].
Form; as a matter of form. In commercial use, it is an account drawn up to show the market value of certain products. Used for importing products, a pro forma invoice must sometimes be presented in advance to arrange for payment or permits. It is understood that this preliminary estimate may not be as exact as the actual invoice to be presented later as the final bill to be paid. Pro humanitate.
For humanity.
Motto of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. prolepsis
Notion, preconception.
Assuming a future act as already bearing consequences; any notion that arises spontaneously in the mind, as distinguished from concepts resulting from conscious reflections. proles
Offspring; progeny; issue.
Prompte et sincere.
Prompt and sincere.
Motto of Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. pro mundi beneficio
For the benefit of the world.
pro rata
In proportion.
pro re nata, p.r.n.
As the occasion arises; as needed.
Pro scientia et religione.
For science and religion.
Motto of Denver University, Colorado, USA.
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