Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A(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.acta
Deeds.
Used in ancient Rome to refer to an account of actions or achievements. Acta est fabula.
The drama has been acted out or "The play is over."
Words used at the close of a dramatic performance in the ancient Roman theater. They are said to be the dying words of Emperor Caesar Augustus. The maxim may be appropriately spoken whenever a life or an unfolding event comes to an unhappy end or is simply concluded. acta sanctorum
Deeds of the saints.
Accounts of the lives of the Christian martyrs and saints that are used in teaching the faith. Actum est.
It is done.
It is over or finished. actus
Act.
A term that refers to dramatic sequences. actus curiae
Act of the court.
Used in law. actus Dei
Act of God.
More literally, a “driving” or the “moving forward of God”. Used in legal terminology to refer to any phenomena; such as, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, falling trees, hail storms, etc. The greatest of all perplexities in theology has been to reconcile the infinite goodness of God with his omnipotence. Nothing puts a greater strain upon the faith of the common man than the existence of utterly irrational suffering in the universe.
Actus non facit reum nisi mens est rea.
The act does not make a criminal unless the intention is criminal.
A legal maxim. actus purus
Pure act.
Thomas Aquinas’ conception of God as pure act, without matter or form. acus
A needle.
A needle or needlelike instrument. acyrologia (Greek)
An improper use of a word.
An overly delicate euphemism, as, for example, the 19th century prudish avoidance of mentioning a chicken’s breast or leg by saying “white meat” and “dark meat”. ad
Up to; so as to make; used in medicine.
ad absurdum
To what is absurd; to absurdity.
A reference to an argument demonstrating the absurdity or ridiculousness of an opponent's proposition. ad annum
Up to the year.
Used to indicate a specific year date. ad arbitrium
At will; at pleasure.
As one pleases or anything done of one's own will.
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