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Latin - Abbreviations

Abbreviations for common (and not-so-common) Latin phrases and slogans.

Latin Academic Abbreviations

When writing an academic paper, there are certain abbreviations, Latin and otherwise, that you should understand.

Scilicet - Sc. - Another Academic Latin Abbreviation

Scilicet is abbreviated "sc." or "scil." in papers.

Latin Academic Abbreviations

When writing an academic paper, there are certain Latin abbreviations you should understand.

i.e. vs. e.g.

When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean?

Abbreviations in Latin Inscriptions

Two lists of abbreviations, clickable alphabetically.

Ecclesiastical Abbreviations

Contains abbreviations used in pontifical documents, apostalic rescripts, catacomb inscriptions, and general abbreviations.

SPQR - Senate and Roman People - What does SPQR Stand for?

The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?

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