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status quo

Pronunciation: /ˈkwəʊ/

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Definition of status quo

noun

(usually the status quo)
  • the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues:they have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo

Origin:

Latin, literally 'the state in which'

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