Oh Language-30

 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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