Legal Jargon

1. Word:Sine qua non

Origin: Latin word

Meaning: an indispensable and essential action, condition or ingredient.

Example: Her presence was the sine qua non of every social event.

2. Word: De novo

Origin: Latin word

Meaning: “from the beginning”, “afresh”, “anew”, “beginning again”.

Example: In a pure meritocracy, everyone must begin de novo.

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