The language of the Romans, and from which RomanceLanguage''''''s are descended. The EnglishLanguage still retains many Latin phrases; some of these are:

* AdHominem
* AdVerecundiam
* MeaCulpa
* PostHocErgoPropterHoc
* MorituriTeSalutant
* CuiBono
* CaveatEmptor

For a long list, see see 
*** http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_language/Phrases .

See also: EnglishIsTheNewLatin

Also, Latin is the New Perl: see PerliGata

For most "Latin phrases" bandied about for humorous intent: see DogLatin

''My personal favorite: '''morituri te salutant'''''

What about ArgumentumAdHitlerum? Curiously, I've been compared to Hitler by my detractors on a number of occassions. Anyway, my favorite is the lyric for Monteverdi's Domine Ad Adiuvandum, 1610 Vespers:

Deus, in adiutorium meum intende:
Domine, ad adiuvandum me festina...

...and don't tell me you don't love '''benedicamus domino''' like in German Christmas carols.

-- TheerasakPhotha

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