Meaning of terminus ad quem | Babel Free

Definitions

1. the latest possible date of a non-punctual event (period, era, etc.)
2. an objective or goal

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Examples

“What I do regret⟳ is the non-intelligent and almost superstitious way in which baptism is still regarded by many of our people. They think⟳ of it too much as a mere terminus ad quem which should call⟳ forth their energies up till the time it is obtained, and then leaves them waiting to see⟳ what sort⟳ of substantial worldly good may afterwards come⟳ along.”

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