Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning for the given Latin expression.

Status quo

  1. immediate step

  2. standard question

  3. let it stand

  4. current situation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Status quo is Latin for 'the state in which' or 'the existing state of affairs'. It refers to the current situation or existing condition, especially in social or political contexts. 'Standard question' is a common but incorrect interpretation - the phrase refers to conditions, not questions.

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