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| − | + | '''Status quo''' is a [[list of Latin phrases|Latin term]] meaning the present, existing state of affairs. To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they currently are. The related phrase ''[[status quo ante]]'', means "the state of things as it was before." | |
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| + | [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/status%20quo Dictionary.com definition] | ||
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Status quo is a Latin term meaning the present, existing state of affairs. To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they currently are. The related phrase status quo ante, means "the state of things as it was before."