apologia pro vita mea

English translation: defense of my life

03:47 Aug 15, 2021
Latin to English translations [PRO]
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Latin term or phrase: apologia pro vita mea
K.R.NORMAN----A Philological Approach to Buddhism, The Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai Lectures 1994
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English translation:defense of my life
Explanation:
Or
apologia for my life
With the meaning not of "apology" (in the common sense) but of "written justification for my conduct"
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5 +2defense of my life
Sandra Mouton
4In Defence of My Career
Joseph Brazauskas
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defense of my life


Explanation:
Or
apologia for my life
With the meaning not of "apology" (in the common sense) but of "written justification for my conduct"


    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apologia%20pro%20vita%20sua
    https://www.lexico.com/definition/apologia
Sandra Mouton
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agree  Jennifer White: agree, but would use English spelling - defence. Just a personal preference as am English!!
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, although re "defence", you mean the British English spelling? For info, in Am English, "defense" it is, see link to Merriam-Webster.

agree  Veronika McLaren
5 hrs
  -> Thanks Veronika
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In Defence of My Career


Explanation:
Presumably with reference to the title Newman's biographical 'apologia pro vita sua'.

Joseph Brazauskas
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Reference information:
"Defence (spelled with a “c”) is the preferred spelling of the word in British English. If you find yourself writing to a primarily British audience or for a British publication, this is the correct spelling for you."

Also: see Minstry of Defence" etc.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apologia_Pro_Vita_Sua

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Jennifer White
United Kingdom
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agree  Veronika McLaren
2 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Maryam_Yasme (X): Tutoring is the best way to share knowledge with others and earn extra income. When you become a Duals tutor you will help language learners become fluent in the language they are learning and you can also learn their language or make connections with new
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agree  Sandra Mouton
3 days 2 mins
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