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noun

Status quo, Status in quo n. The state in which anything is already. The phrase is also used retrospectively, as when, on a treaty of peace, matters return to the status quo ante bellum, or are left in statu quo ante bellum, i.e., the state (or, in the state) before the war. The form status quo is in most common use.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Status quo" Quotes from Famous Books

... through generations and centuries. During periods of expansion civilized communities develop a dynamism which maintains their ascendancy. In subsequent periods of contraction form takes over, imposing conformity on the status quo. ...

— Civilization and Beyond - Learning From History • Scott Nearing

... of the workings of the status quo," writes the reporter of the single-tax weekly, "that friction is everywhere reduced to the minimum of the system. There is little waste of bloody noses ...

— David Lockwin—The People's Idol • John McGovern

... status quo between these two models when we starts for the car. Marjorie makes a quick break and plants herself in front by the chauffeur, leavin' Brother to climb inside with me and the bundles. He grits his teeth and murmurs a ...

— On With Torchy • Sewell Ford

Words linked to "Status quo" : situation, state of affairs