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The phrase 'inter alia' meaning 'among other things' is one of the many Latin expression commonly used in English. Find out what these Latin phrases mean. 1. prima face 2. ad hoc 3. in camera 4. ad infinitum 5. mutatis multanis 6. tabula rasa  

Answer:

1. prima face: The Latin phrase can be literally translated as “at first face”. The legal term implies that any matter apparently is self evident on the first examination.   2. ad hoc: The Latin phrase can be literally translated as “for this”. Its purpose is to propose a solution for a certain specific issue alone.   3. in camera: “In camera” is a legal term in Latin. The phrase can be literally translated as “in a chamber” or “in private”. It actually details the restricted court room scenes.   4. ad infinitum:The Latin phrase literally means “to infinity”; what continues forever without any limit.   5. mutatis mutandis:The Latin phrase means to change things that need to be changed. It is about making the necessary changes.   6. tabula rasa: The epistemological theory says that individuals are born without any earlier knowledge and they gain it with experience. “Life is a lesson, you learn it when you do.”