Latin quote · Wisdom
Pro tanto
“For so much.”
Legal and philosophical term
Translation
What does “Pro tanto” mean?
Pro tanto translates as “For so much.”
To that extent – a partial fulfilment or acceptance, not a complete one.
Origin
The story behind it
Used in law and philosophy, for instance for a pro tanto reason, which counts in favour of something without settling the matter.
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- Latin
- Pro tanto
- English
- For so much.
- Source
- Legal and philosophical term
- Era
- Modern
- Theme
- Wisdom
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