what is the origin of the phrase staus quo?

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what is the origin of the phrase staus quo?

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2006-10-08 07:41:16 · 3 answers · asked by vane7388 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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The concept of status quo comes from the diplomatic term status quo ante bellum, meaning "as it was before war," referring to the withdrawal of enemy troops and restoration of power to prewar leadership.This latin term has been used in English since the early 1800s.

2006-10-09 00:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by Semiramis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

From the Latin for 3-chord rock band.

2006-10-08 14:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/333150.html

2006-10-08 14:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋