Expressio

/ɛkˈsprɛʃioʊ/ noun

Definition

An archaic or legal Latin term referring to the expression or statement of something (rarely used in English).

Etymology

Direct from Latin 'expressio' (expression), from 'exprimere' (to press out). Retained in legal and academic Latin phrases.

Kelly Says

Lawyers still use Latin phrases like 'expressio unius' (the expression of one thing excludes others) in court. It's a professional language within English, showing how specialized fields preserve Latin long after the general population forgot it.

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