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ceteris paribus


ce·te·ris pa·ri·bus

adv
\ˈkā-tər-əs-ˈpa-rə-bəs, ˈke-, ˈse-\

Definition of CETERIS PARIBUS

: if all other relevant things, factors, or elements remain unaltered

Origin of CETERIS PARIBUS

New Latin, other things being equal
First Known Use: 1601

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