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SECUNDUM QUID
Literally "according to something," hence to some extent, or in some respect, or only in the sense noted. A standard phrase to express qualification or modification of a general principle.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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