Legal and Biological Terms Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the Latin phrase 'habeas corpus' signify?

A court order instructing that a person under arrest be brought before a judge (correct)

In reality, rather than by right

A caution or warning

In control of the mind, often used ironically

What does the abbreviation 'a.m.' stand for?

before noon (correct)

around midday

after midnight

approximately noon

Which term refers to 'for each person or head'?

ex officio

per capita (correct)

per diem

per annum

Which term is used to indicate 'and so on' in citations?

etc. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in situ' mean?

In its original place Signup and view all the answers

What does 'i.e.' stand for in English?

that is Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'inter alia' translates to which of the following?

Among other things Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation refers to 'in the same place'?

ibid. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'de facto' signify?

From the fact, rather than by right Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cf.' mean when used in citations?

compare Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ex gratia' imply?

From kindness or grace, without liability Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is commonly used to refer to multiple authors?

et al. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'in toto'?

In its entirety Signup and view all the answers

What does 'curriculum vitae' translate to in English?

course of one's life Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means 'essential precondition'?

Sine qua non Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is less frequently used nowadays and means 'in the place already mentioned'?

loc. cit. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a priori' refer to in reasoning?

Conclusions drawn from assumptions Signup and view all the answers

Which Latin phrase means 'note well'?

nota bene Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad hoc' signify?

Improvised for a particular purpose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'exempli gratia'?

For example; for instance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad infinitum' mean?

Never ending Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'circa'?

About; around; approximately Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'v./vs.' stand for?

Against Signup and view all the answers

Which Latin phrase means 'which was to be shown'?

q.e.d. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legal Terms and Latin Phrases

Habeas Corpus: A court order requiring that a person under arrest be brought before a judge.
In Loco Parentis: Refers to someone taking the place of a parent.
In Situ: Indicates something is in its original place.
In Toto: Means in its entirety.
In Vitro: Describes biological processes occurring outside a living organism, such as in a test tube.
Inter Alia: Means "among other things".
Ipso Facto: Translates to "by the fact itself".
Caveat: A caution or warning, e.g., "let the buyer beware."
De Facto: Indicates a state of affairs in reality, rather than by legal right.
De Jure: Refers to something that is lawful or by right.
Ex Officio: Relates to duties performed as a result of one’s office.
Ex Gratia: From kindness, without any liability or obligation.
A Priori: Conclusions drawn from assumptions, using deductive reasoning.
A Posteriori: Reasoning based on past experiences or effects.
Ad Hoc: Pertaining to a specific purpose; improvised.
Post Meridiem (p.m.): Signifies the time after noon.
Per Pro (P.p.): Indicates signing on behalf of someone unable to be present.
Pro Tem (pro tempore): Means temporarily or for the time being.
Quod Erat Demonstrandum (q.e.d.): "Which was to be shown," often seen at the end of proofs or theorems.

Common Latin Abbreviations and Their Meanings

A.M.: Before noon (ante meridiem).
C.A.: About; around (circa).
Cf.: Compare; used in citations.
C.V.: Course of one's life; resume (curriculum vitae).
E.G.: For example (exempli gratia).
Etc.: And other things (et cetera).
Et Al.: And other people (used in citations).
Ibid.: In the same place; refers to the previous source or author (ibidem).
Id Est (i.e.): That is; clarifying or explaining (id est).
Loc. Cit.: In the place already mentioned, referring to prior citations (loco citato).
N.B.: Note well; emphasized information (nota bene).
Op. Cit.: In the work already mentioned, relating to prior citations (opere citato).

Additional Concepts

A Fortiori: An argument or conclusion with even stronger reason.
Ad Infinitum: Describes something that is never-ending.
Ad Lib: Means to speak or perform off the top of one’s head or at will.

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Test your understanding of specific legal and biological terms with this quiz. From court orders to scientific processes, explore various definitions and their meanings. Perfect for law and biology students alike!