status in quo
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But, then, in order to calculate the probabilities of the crisis, an examination of the status in quo was necessary.
From Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis by Charles Maurice Davies
Action in such a sphere would be hopelessly jerky; with Zeno's flying arrow it would just always rest in statu quo, though its status in quo might have an indefinite series of positions.
From The Will to Doubt An essay in philosophy for the general thinker by Alfred H. Lloyd
But as to proving the case against me, Daniel was at liberty to experiment with the status in quo.
From Desert Dust by J. Clinton Shepherd
Such was the status in quo on this morning, and with it the Dean had for some time been obliged to rest content.
From For the Cause by Stanley J. Weyman
It is very desirable that we should be free to accept the status in quo, whatever it may be.
From Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin by Eighth Earl of Elgin James
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