In vivo

In Christi lumine pro mundi vita means “In the light of Christ, for the life of the world.” A commitment to faith that serves the wider world. Source: Motto of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Piscem vorat maior minorem means “The bigger fish eats the smaller.” The powerful prey on the weak, in nature, business and politics. Source: Medieval Latin proverb.

Nolo contendere means “I do not wish to contend.” A ‘no contest’ plea: the accused accepts the penalty without admitting guilt. Source: Legal term.

Loco laudato means “In the place praised (cited).” It points back to a source already quoted, like ‘loco citato’. Source: Scholarly Latin abbreviation.

Ex falso sequitur quodlibet means “From a falsehood, anything follows.” In classical logic, once a contradiction is accepted, any statement at all can be proved. Source: Scholastic logic principle.

Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque means “The Roman state stands on its ancient customs and its men.” A community lasts through its traditions and the character of its people. Source: Ennius (in Cicero, De re publica 5.1).