| A | B |
| ad hoc | formed or used for a particular purpose or for immediate needs |
| ad hominem | marked by an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the arguments made or the issues raised |
| alter ego | 1. a trusted friend or personal representative #2. the opposite side of a personality |
| de facto | being such in practice or effect, although not formally recognized; actual |
| de jure | by right of law |
| ex post facto | done, made, or formulated after the fact |
| modus operandi | a usual way of doing something |
| modus vivendi | 1. a practical compromise or arrangement that is acceptable to all concerned #2. a way of life |