Foreign Phrases MCQs with Answers

What does the Latin phrase 'Quid pro quo' translate to in English?

• A.This for that
• B.Something for something
• C.One for all
• D.All for one

What phrase is commonly used to replace "Bone of Contention" to convey the same meaning?

• A.Midas Touch
• B.Achilles' Heel
• C.Pandora's Box
• D.Apple of Discord

What is the Synonym of De JURE?

• A.By custom
• B.By force
• C.By law
• D.By choice

What does the Latin legal term 'locus standi' refer to?

• A.The place where a crime was committed
• B.The physical location of a trial
• C.The standing order of a court
• D.The right to bring an action or to be heard in a court

What does the Latin phrase 'in virtute' mean in English?

• A.In power
• B.In truth
• C.In virtue
• D.In strength

What does the Latin phrase 'Amicus Curiae' translate to in English?

• A.Friend of the court
• B.Enemy of the state
• C.Guardian of the law
• D.Servant of the judge

What does the Latin phrase 'Sui generis' mean?

• A.Of its own kind
• B.Of the same kind
• C.Of another kind
• D.Of no kind

Past Paper MCQ

Choose the most appropriate similar word for 'Prima Facie':

• A.at first view
• B.in good faith
• C.in the end
• D.by law

What does the French phrase 'en masse' mean when used in English?

• A.Individually
• B.In a group
• C.Secretly
• D.Quickly

What does the Latin phrase 'per se' mean when used in English?

• A.For example
• B.By itself
• C.In addition
• D.Afterward