Oh Language-30
We ty to understand some important terms / phrases.
Ad infinitum
The term refers to ‘again and again’ or endlessly or ‘forever’.
The judge warned the public prosecutor stating “You cannot seek
adjournments ‘ad infinitum, let this be the last of such”.
A priori
The expression implies ‘Presupposed opinion from experience’ .It can also
be used to imply ‘formed or conceived beforehand’
The term can refer to ‘reasoning by deduction’ as in ‘a priori
reasoning’. In short, ‘a priori’ indicates some presumptive understanding
without analysis.
Be that as it may
‘Be that as it may’ is used to accommodate some opinion or idea even
while putting forth some other opinion or idea, as in ‘Many do not accept the
modification, be that as it may, I reckon that it should be tried. The teacher
is short tempered; be that as it may , he is brilliant in conveying ideas.
Caveat
The term refers to a ‘condition’ or stipulation that can never be
overlooked or ignored. It means no decision can be taken without considering
the questions or suggestions brought through. Usually a caveat is applied in
litigations where a litigant fears of being overlooked by a court. Indirectly
it shows that the contender has sound justifications to seek intervention
before final pronouncement.
Ex parte
The term really refers to ‘from one party or on behalf of one party. Ex
parte decisions are permissible in a court of law under certain urgent
situations. If a child has to be under
the care of one of the parents, the court can stipulate that the litigants
should appear with all evidence on a
specified date; if this condition is not met, the court reserves the right to
deliver an ex parte judgment. It means
that the absentee ligitant cannot challenge the decision.
Mutatis mutandis
It is a Latin expression used in legal documents. The term means
‘necessary changes having been made’. As for example, a governing body may pass
a resolution stating ‘The bill is passed mutatis mutandis’.
Another situation is the contract for 2026-27 is renewed ‘mutatis mutandis’
It means the necessary changes relevant for the new period are agreed to’ is
the implication.
Notwithstanding
‘Notwithstanding’ The term indicates the limitation as in ‘in spite of ’.
Notwithstanding the benefits of a queue, infirm persons have to wait for their
turn as none in the queue wishes to forego his/her seniority.
Nonetheless
The term also refers to restriction or limitation such as ‘Despite’ as in
‘Winning elections is a tough task; nonetheless some field themselves as
candidates in every election and get defeated.
Nevertheless
The term also means ‘Despite’ or ‘In spite of ’. It is raining; nevertheless
children demand ice cream
Pro rata
The term refers to ‘proportional’ settlement or assessment. For instance
if some work has been assigned for a total value of ‘X’ rupees. At the end of a
day, some volume of work has been completed and the worker seeks his wage; the
payer may say you will be paid in ‘Pro rata’ basis .it means his wage would be
proportional to the work completed.
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