coram populo
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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In science, we think that a teacher who ignores views which have been discussed coram populo for twenty years, is hardly up to the mark.
From Collected Essays, Volume V Science and Christian Tradition: Essays by Huxley, Thomas Henry
"And this is a council coram populo," said Winslow smiling.
From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)
After that I hauled old Stridge on to the balcony again and gave him a congratulatory hand-shake, coram populo, on your behalf.
From The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton by Hay, Ian
In science we think that a teacher who ignores views which have been discussed coram populo for twenty years, is hardly up to the mark.
From Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions by Huxley, Thomas H.
We'll not have any of our dirty linen washed coram populo, old chap.
From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Swainson, Frederick
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