Everyday-us Latin, pt. 3
Sunday
Per se means “in itself.”
Monday
Status quo means “existing state” to describe affairs as they are now.
Tuesday
Semi means “half.”
Wednesday
Ad hoc means “for this” or, in English use, “as needed / necessary.”
Thursday
Mea culpa means “through my fault” often used as an admission of guilt in the legal (and religious) senses.
Friday
Verbatim means “word for word” or exactly as written.
Saturday
Persona non grata means “an unwelcome person” and is now usually used in the diplomatic or political realms.