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mutatis mutandis; quid pro quo; sine qua non; caveat; prima facie

English translation: see explanation

04:06 Nov 2, 2001
Latin to English translations [Non-PRO]
Latin term or phrase: mutatis mutandis; quid pro quo; sine qua non; caveat; prima facie
They appear in every day sentences, as follows:

The men's changing rooms can, mutatis mutandis, be used by the women.

I will not give up that privilege without a quid pro quo.

Logical arguement is the sine qua non of academic writing.

The instructions contained a caveat that at least two hours would be required to assemble the equipment.

Notes found on a student sitting an exam must be considered as, at least, prima facie evidence of cheating.
Lisa
English translation:see explanation
Explanation:
mutatis mutandis: with the necessary changes being made;

quid pro quo: “this for that,” “one item in exchange for another of equal value,” and it has become a handy cliche, often the most efficient way of describing an equal exchange, a cause and effect, or a stimulus and a response.

Caveat - n. [literally, let him beware] a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices; an explanation to prevent misinterpretation; a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing

sine qua non: something absolutely indispensable or essential

Prima facie: adv. [literally, at first appearance] at first view: on the first appearance; adj. true, valid, or sufficient at first impression: apparent ; self-evident; legally sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved.
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Explanation:
mutatis mutandis: with the necessary changes being made;

quid pro quo: “this for that,” “one item in exchange for another of equal value,” and it has become a handy cliche, often the most efficient way of describing an equal exchange, a cause and effect, or a stimulus and a response.

Caveat - n. [literally, let him beware] a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices; an explanation to prevent misinterpretation; a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing

sine qua non: something absolutely indispensable or essential

Prima facie: adv. [literally, at first appearance] at first view: on the first appearance; adj. true, valid, or sufficient at first impression: apparent ; self-evident; legally sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved.


Lapegna
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agree  Umit Altug
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agree  CLS Lexi-tech
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agree  Simon Charass
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
meanings below


Explanation:
mutati mutandis : after necessary changes have been made
quid pro quo: something for something, to give something and receive something back of equal value
sine qua non: literally without which not, requirement of
caveat: literally, let him beware, warning
prima facie: at first appearance, at first view




    No need, in "everyday usage" as you said
Umit Altug
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