Legal Jargon
July 16, 2016
1. Word:Sine qua non
Origin: Latin word
Meaning: an indispensable and essential action, condition or ingredient.
Example: Her presence was the sine qua non of every social event.
2. Word: De novo
Origin: Latin word
Meaning: “from the beginning”, “afresh”, “anew”, “beginning again”.
Example: In a pure meritocracy, everyone must begin de novo.
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