Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A

Translation: "Let there be no ill will."

Used as a formal apology, "Let there be no bad feelings." or "No offense intended." or "Let there be no envy."

Translation: "May the omen be absent."

Interpreted to mean, "May this be no omen." or "May this not be an omen." "Let there be no evil omen [because of the word just used]."

A reference to the superstition that the mere mention of some evil could make it happen.

The Romans, who were strong believers in divination, had soothsayers who were available to interpret omens as a means of foretelling the future. In fact, soothsayers (diviners) were so popular that the Romans had many words for these practitioners, among them: auspex and haruspex.

An auspex relied on observation of birds and their behavior to foretell the future, and we have inherited this word as “auspices, auspicious,” and “inauspicious”.

A haruspex divined the future by examining the entrails of sacrificed animals and also made interpretations based on the observation of lightning and other natural phenomena.

I acquit.

A judge acquitting a person after a trial may say, "Absolvo!" It's also a term employed by a jury when voting for the acquittal of the accused.

It was used in the Roman courts but not in the Roman Assemblies.

Translation: "Without money all efforts are useless."

George Bernard Shaw said, "The lack of money is the root of all evil."

Translation: "Without any condition."

Also translated as, "No ifs, ands, or buts."

No excuses will be tolerated, no conditions, no reservations.

Translation: "Abundant caution does not harm."

Also translated as, "You can't be too careful."

Misuse does not nullify proper use.

Generally, this maxim says that the value of a procedure, an object, etc., is not destroyed by improper use. It is extended to mean that the improper use of a word does not destroy its proper use, and those who "misuse" the language are not given the right to abuse words because of their ignorance or carelessness.

1. He has gone to the majority.
2. He is dead.

Translation: "One misstep leads to another."

Literally, "Hell calls hell." A warning that the first step in the temptation to go astray from what is "right" (or "morally correct") is difficult to prevent; however, we must always be on guard to strive for what is ethical and honorable.

Tone, melody: "In Roman Catholic churches, The accentus is part of the church music, in which the liturgy of the Mass is chanted by the priest and his assistants at the altar."

Coming close.

A reference to a runner-up in an academic competition or for a medal or other honor; honorable mention.

Translation: "Take this."

No one is obliged to incriminate himself.

A legal maxim.

Vinegar: Acetum, made by alcohol oxidizing in cider or wine, is commonly used for flavouring or seasoning in foods.

Italic vinegar.

Acetum Italum is the harsh, biting wit of the Romans, or also Roman sarcasm.