Translating the Latin Mottos Ad Summum and Deus Lux Mea Est
Learn about the Latin phrases of two universities. The mottos of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Catholic University of America are …
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Use University Latin Mottos to Practice Recognition of the Subjunctive Mood
The Subjunctive mood often gives students of Latin trouble when translating from Latin to English. These two university mottos offer some practice in …
Continue ReadingA Review of Rosetta Stone Latin Levels 1, 2, and 3 (Version 3)
Rosetta Stone’s Latin language software version 3 was recently released and now includes all three levels of language learning, just like the …
Continue ReadingLatin Mottos of the United States Coast Guard and Academy
Like many military units, the United States Coast Guard adopted Latin phrases to serve as its mottos. Read this document to learn what these mottos …
Continue ReadingUniversity Motto Latin Translation Exercise
Many universities use Latin as the language of their mottos. The two mottos discussed in this document illustrate some important Latin grammar. Learn …
Continue ReadingLearn Latin Legal Terms 'Compos Mentis' and 'Ceteris Paribus'
Learn how to translate compos mentis and ceteris paribus from Latin to English. These two legal terms are dissected to explore the Latin grammar at …
Continue ReadingTranslating the Latin Mottos Semper Fidelis, Veritas, and Dei sub Numine Viget into English
Unlike phrases, translating mottos from Latin to English often requires more leeway in understanding the meaning behind literal translations. Artistic …
Continue ReadingCasus Belli and Casus Foederis: Translating Nominative-Genitive Latin Phrases into English
Many Latin phrases found in English are Nominative-Genitive pairings. Often, these phrases are a part of recent rather than ancient history.
Continue ReadingTranslating Caveat, Certiorari, and Corpus Juris from Latin to English
Latin lives on in English through the many phrases still in use today. Translating common Latin phrases is a lesson in good Latin grammar.
Continue ReadingHow to Translate the Latin Legal Phrases Arguendo and Bona Fide into English
Some Latin phrases lose their literal meaning over centuries of use, while some do not. Arguendo and Bona Fide give an example of each.
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Literal Translations of the Latin Phrases Affidavit and a Mensa et Thoro
For the law student uninitiated in the Latin language, understanding these phrases comes down to rote memorization as it pertains to a legal context. …
Continue ReadingTranslations of Latin Legal Terms: Animus Nocendi and Cadit Quaestio
The legal profession is filled with Latin terms and phrases. Learn the meaning behind the Latin legal phrases Animus Nocendi and Cadit Quaestio.
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