Diplomatic Latin Phrases

1. Ad hominem - To the man (Diplomatic and Legal term - Attack against the man instead of the facts. An “argument ad hominem” tries to discredit the man, instead of his arguments)
2. Ad referendum - To reference (Legal term and also Diplomatic term- Indicates that although the main points has been agreed to, there are still details to be worked out later)
3. Argumentum ad populum - Argument to the people (Diplomatic term)
4. Casus belli - Cause of wor (Diplomatic term - Reason to start a war)
5. Casus federis - Federal Case (Diplomatic term)
6. In statu quo ante - The way things were before (Diplomatic term compare with status quo)
7. Incerto exitu victoriæ - Of uncertain victory (Diplomatic term)
8. Ius in bello - Law of War (Diplomatic term)
9. Licentia loquendi - Freedom to speak (Diplomatic Term - permission or licenses to talk)
10. Lingua Franca - Common language (Diplomatic Term)
11. Manu militari - With a military hand (Diplomatic Term - Using weapons instead of agreements, alliances or dialogue)
12. Maremagnum - Big stormy sea, (Diplomatic Term - Refers to any issue that is complicated, tangled, confusing or that involves many people to assess it)

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