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[[Animadverto ergo scio]] is a [[Latin]] phrase [[Jolly Contrarian|I]] made up (with my [[secret Latin advisor]]’s help) which I translate as “''I am paying attention, therefore I am aware''”. It attempts to explain, pithily, the utter forlornity of the admonishment “[[please be advised]]” in a way which will appeal to those who tangled with [[René Descartes]] at University. | |||
A similar observation can be made about the [[Mediocre lawyer|lawyer]]’s equivalent phrase “''[[the parties acknowledge that]]...''”. | A similar observation can be made about the [[Mediocre lawyer|lawyer]]’s equivalent phrase “''[[the parties acknowledge that]]...''”. | ||
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Animadverto ergo scio is a Latin phrase I made up (with my secret Latin advisor’s help) which I translate as “I am paying attention, therefore I am aware”. It attempts to explain, pithily, the utter forlornity of the admonishment “please be advised” in a way which will appeal to those who tangled with René Descartes at University.
A similar observation can be made about the lawyer’s equivalent phrase “the parties acknowledge that...”.