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quodlibet Definition

quod·li·bet (kwädlə bet′)

noun

  1. an academic debate or exercise in argument, esp. on a theological question
  2. a humorously incongruous musical parody, esp. of well-known melodies or texts

Etymology: LME < ML quodlibeta, disputation < L quod libet, as you will < quod, neut. of qui, who + libet, 3d pers. sing., pres. of libere, to please

quodlibet Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • ex: The rule of ex falso quodlibet is a " derived rule " of D.

Noun used with modifier

  • falso: The rule of ex falso quodlibet is a " derived rule " of D.

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