Aloha People,
Here are a few words from Latin, the language of ancient Rome and its empire; the language of law, the sciences and liturgy. And of special interest to us, the source of a lot of root words in the English language.
flagrante delicto
In the very act of committing the offense; red-handed.
Etymology: While the crime is blazing.
vox populi
Popular opinion; general sentiment.
Etymology: Voice of the people.
Another term is "Vox populi vox Dei". This means the voice of the people is the voice of God. It refers to the idea that the king should pay attention to the voice of the people.
sine qua non
An indispensable condition; prerequisite.
Etymology: without which not.
dramatis personae
The characters in a play or story.
The people involved in an event.
Etymology: Persons of the drama.
ex parte
Involving one side only.
Etymology: From a side.
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