the status quo



the status quo

the situation as it is at present, without any changes The army, having maintained the status quo for so long, is embarking on a series of reforms.
See also: quo, status

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SobiesŁAwasaw-bye-SWAH-vahPolish (Rare)
Keiran-English (Rare)
Cecyliatse-TSIL-yahPolish
AurÉLieno-re-LYAWNFrench
Verginius-Ancient Roman
&Aelig;Lfwine-Anglo-Saxon