quantum sufficit

American  

[kwahn-toom soof-i-kit, kwon-tuhm suhf-uh-sit] / ˈkwɑn tʊm ˈsuf ɪ kɪt, ˈkwɒn təm ˈsʌf ə sɪt /

adverb

Latin.

1. as much as suffices; enough.

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Example Sentences

Caused by a dearth of scandal, should the vapours Distress our fair ones—let them read the papers; Their powerful mixtures such disorders hit; Crave what you will—there's quantum sufficit.

From School for Scandal by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

You have not heard a quantum sufficit to render you competent to give a decisive opinion; besides, you hear with passion and prejudice.

From The Politician Out-Witted by Moses, Montrose Jonas

Of water they require quantum sufficit; of nature's other gift, which cheers and not inebriates—the glorious sunshine—they cannot have too much.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888 by Various

After due inquiry, and a quantum sufficit of preaching on probation, they decided on giving a call to Parson Brocklebank.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

Quant. suff., quantum sufficit, as much as is needful.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various