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Latin was once the universally recognized academic language in Europe.

It was not until the 18th century that authors started writing books and official documents in their native languages.

As a result, many Latin acronyms persisted in active use in all of the European languages.

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Trembling Madness (DTs)

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Delirium tremens
Trembling madness.

p.p.

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p.p. (per procurationem)
Through the agency of.

e.g.

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E.g. (exempli gratia)
For example.

cf

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Cf. (confer)
Bring together.

RIP

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R.I.P. (requiescat in pace)
May s/he rest in peace.

Floruit (fl.)

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 07/23/2009
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Fl. is used to indicate a period of time during which someone or something was active and flourishing.

I Came, I Saw, I Conquered (V.V.V)

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Veni, vidi, vici (Gaius Iulius Caesar)
I came, I saw, I conquered.

Vide Super (v.s.)

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/10/2008
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Vide Super (v.s.)
See above.