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If you use the following Latin or Greek translations of Hebrew terms in conversation with secular people, do they tend to know what you're talking about? If so, in what contexts - a university Classics or Philosophy department, the corner grocery, the accounting firm where you work?

Related: In what secular contexts have you heard other people use these terms?


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prima facie in latin is as lichorah in hebrew –  Adam Mosheh Apr 26 '12 at 19:30

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Some law professors and judges like using 'a fortiori' and 'ab initio' a lot.

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Juxtapostion is used as well –  sam Apr 27 '12 at 17:19

If you are the Chief of Police of Philadelphia then olfacteries for tefillin is a very important word! ;-}

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