Posted on 04/08/2013 6:47:36 AM PDT by secret garden
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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
lex loci (leks LOH-sy, -kee, -ky) noun
The law of the place.
Example sentences:
"Another statute book named Conscience is observed lex loci wherever God sees."
--David Mitchell; Cloud Atlas; Random House; 2004.
"He is also survived by his two Labrador retrievers: Lex Loci and Stare Decisis."
--Obituary: Nathan S. Heffernan, Chief Justice (Ret.); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Apr 17, 2007.
Etymology:
From Latin lex (law) + locus (place). Earliest documented use: 1832.
Lex loci says that the law of that country or jurisdiction applies where the act was done.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
I know what you mean — in some sense though it does seem like it’s the playoffs every game now.
I note that your boys aren’t doing the greatest lately, 3 L’S in a row… Also saw that Jason P got his first goal & an A for MIN last night, good for him.
“The Woman Twice Dead”
I LOVE her! She’s got spunk, plus she looks like a good friend of mine. What do you think of her?
The last 2 losses were against the best team in the West and we were right there with them until the final minute in each game. It’s frustrating. The injuries have really hurt our team this year.
Have you caught Justified yet? They just had the season finale. Really good characters.
A+ for hilarious.
She seems a bit young, especially in her modern incarnation. I do like her. I guess when you’re 900 it’s cradle robbing whether she’s 17 or 35. LOL
There is a definite spark between them.
I dont think ill be able to post a thread tomorrow. Can someone help?
I can do it.
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